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Henry Bovey
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| Born | 1852 Devon, England
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| Died | 2 February 1912 (aged 59–60) Eastbourne, England
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| Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | University administrator |
Henry Taylor Bovey (1852 – 2 February 1912) was a very important person in the world of engineering. He was a smart academic who helped shape how engineering was taught. He became the first leader, called a Rector, of the famous Imperial College of Science and Technology in London.
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Early Life and Education
Henry Bovey was born in 1852 in Devon, England. He went to Queens' College, Cambridge, a well-known university. In 1873, he earned his degree. He was so good at his studies that he became a Fellow of the college. This means he was chosen as a special member of the teaching staff.
A Career in Engineering
After university, Bovey started working for the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board in Liverpool. He became an assistant engineer. Here, he learned a lot about building and designing large structures. He trained with a famous engineer named Sir George Fosbery Lyster.
In 1877, Henry Bovey moved to Canada. He became a professor at McGill University in Montreal. He taught civil engineering and applied mechanics. He was very good at organizing things. He used his skills to help the Engineering Faculty at McGill grow and become stronger.
Leading Imperial College
In 1907, Henry Bovey was asked to become the first Rector of Imperial College. This was a big honor. However, his health was not very good at this time. His appointment was made official in May 1908. Sadly, his poor health meant he had to step down from the role at the end of 1909.
Important Contributions
Henry Bovey helped start two important groups for engineers. He was a founder member of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers. He also helped create the Liverpool Society of Civil Engineers.
He was recognized for his great work in science. In June 1902, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
His Published Works
Henry Bovey also wrote books about engineering. These books helped students and other engineers learn more about the field.
- Applied mechanics, published in 1882.
- A treatise on hydraulics. This book was about how liquids move and was published in 1899.
Henry Bovey passed away on 2 February 1912 in Eastbourne, England.
