D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson

1860–1948 (age 88)

Biography

D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson (1860-1948) was a polymath whose work bridged the disciplines of biology, mathematics, and poetic reflection. His seminal book, On Growth and Form, brought imaginative insight to the natural world and inspired scholars across the sciences through its celebration of geometry and living systems.

Throughout a long life spent in scholarship and teaching, he remained fascinated by how the forms of life express enduring patterns, and his gentle curiosity endures among those who visit his resting place at Dean Cemetery.

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