Facts -Thomson was born in 1856 and died in Thomson attended Owens college and Trinity college. -At Trinity college, Thomson was Lecturer in 1883 and Master in In Thomsons lifetime he was awarded Second Wrangler and Second Smith’s Prize and the Nobel Prize in Joseph John Thomson is known for discovering the electron. -Thomson was also known for his lectures and encouragement toward his students.

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