What college at Cambridge was Stokes briefly the Master of?
Trinity College
St John's College
Pembroke College
Queens' College
Answer
Pembroke College was the college at Cambridge where Stokes briefly served as Master. Stokes, a renowned mathematician and physicist, was appointed Master of Pembroke College in 1849, a position he held until his untimely death in 1859. During his tenure, he played a significant role in reforming the college's curriculum and enhancing its academic standing.
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