Background
BARRETT, W. F. was born on February 10, 1844. Son of Reverend W. G. Barrett.
BARRETT, W. F. was born on February 10, 1844. Son of Reverend W. G. Barrett.
Studied at Old Traflord Grammar School, Manchester, and private study.
Assistant to Professor Tyuidall, 1863. Science Master, International College 1867. Lecturer on Physics, Royal School Naval Architecture, 1869.
Ex-President of the Society for Psychical Research, of which he was one of the founders.
Professor of Physics, Royal College of Science, Dublin, 1873-1910. Justice of the Peace.
Fellow of the Royal Society. Club: National Liberal.