Stewart Balfour

Stewart, BALFOUR, F.R.S., LL.D. (1828-1887), physicist, was born in Edinburgh, and followed a commercial career with some success for a few years. His attention was diverted to magnetism, and he pursued its study with great perseverance, obtaining several important posts as his acquirements became more fully appreciated. He made some useful discoveries in magnetism and heat, and obtained the Rumford medal.