William Duncan MacMillan

Who is this?

William Duncan MacMillan (July 24, 1871 – November 14, 1948) was an American mathematician and astronomer on the faculty of the University of Chicago. He published research on the applications of classical mechanics to astronomy, and is noted for pioneering speculations on physical cosmology. For the latter, Helge Kragh noted, "the cosmological model proposed by MacMillan was designed to lend support to a cosmic optimism, which he felt was threatened by the world view of modern physics."

Career

1. 1871
   Born
2. 1948
   Passed away

Trivia

• •Place of birth: La Crosse
• •Citizenship: United States
• •Known as: astronomer