William Ferrel

William Ferrel (January 29, 1817 – September 18, 1891) was an American meteorologist who developed theories that explained the mid-latitude atmospheric circulation cell in detail, and it is after him that the Ferrel cell is named.

This article is about the meteorologist. For the comedian, see Will Ferrell.
William Ferrel
BornJanuary 29, 1817 
Fulton County (United States) 
DiedSeptember 18, 1891  (aged 74)
Wyandotte County (United States) 
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