1875 in science

The year 1875 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1874 in science, other events of 1875, 1876 in science and the list of years in science.

Table of contents

1 Awards 2 Births 3 Deaths

Awards

• Copley Medal: August Wilhelm Hofmann
• Wollaston medal for Geology: Laurent-Guillaume de Koninck

Births

Deaths

• October 19 - Charles Wheatstone, inventor (* 1802)