Background
CHREE, Charles was born on May 5, 1860 in Lintrathen, Forfarshire. 2nd son of late Reverend Charles Chxee, Doctor of Divinity, and Agnes, daughter of W. Bain.
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Charles CHREE
Charles CHREE, British Superintendent. Obtaining gold medal awarded to the most distinguished graduate in Arts of the year; awarded James Watt Medal, Institute of Civil Engineers, 1905. Fellow of the Royal Society, 1897.
Education
Studied at Grammar School, Old Aberdeen. Universities of Aberdeen and Cambridge. Graduated Aberdeen, 1879.
Obtaining gold medal awarded to the most distinguished graduate in Arts of the year. Graduated Cambridge, 1883. 6th Wrangler, 1883; 1st division Mathematical Tripos, Part III.
1st class Natural Sciences Tripos, Part II. Master of Arts; Doctor of Science (Cambridge). Doctor of Laws (Aberdeen).
Career
Fellow of King’s College, 1885. Re-elected as “ Research” Fellow, 1890. Awarded James Watt Medal, Institute of Civil Engineers, 1905.
Past President, Physical Society of London. ; 1896; 1898; Superintendent KewObservatory.
Membership
Fellow of the Royal Society, 1897.
Interests
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Fishing, golf, cycling.
Connections
- Father:
- Charles Chxee
- Mother:
- Agnes
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Born
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Nationality
British
Awards
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Obtaining gold medal awarded to the most distinguished graduate in Arts of the year. Awarded James Watt Medal, Institute of Civil Engineers, 1905.Obtaining gold medal awarded to the most distinguished graduate in Arts of the year. Awarded James Watt Medal, Institute of Civil Engineers, 1905.