Biography Lionel Simeon Marks

mason science college, university of birmingham

marks born in birmingham, england, graduated mason science college (which later became university of birmingham) in 1892 bachelor of science degree. received fellowship study @ cornell university, new york, united states. in 1894, became professor of mechanical engineering @ harvard university , retired in 1940. in 1900s professor @ massachusetts institute of technology.

on 21 june 1906 married josephine preston peabody, american poet , dramatist. had daughter, alison peabody marks (30 july 1908 – 7 april 2008), , son, lionel peabody marks (b. 10 february 1910).

marks died of heart attack in providence, rhode island, aged 83.