Andrew Forsyth

British mathematician (1858-1942)
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Andrew Forsyth
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Andrew Forsyth

Summary

Andrew Forsyth is a human[1]. He was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on June 18, 1858[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 2, 1942[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Andrew Forsyth's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
  • Andrew Forsyth died in London[4].
  • Andrew Forsyth was born on June 18, 1858[3].
  • Andrew Forsyth died on June 2, 1942[5].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[8].
  • Andrew Forsyth's father was John Forsyth[9].
  • Among Andrew Forsyth's spouses was Marion Amelia Pollock[10].
  • Andrew Forsyth held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Andrew Forsyth's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Among Andrew Forsyth's employers was Imperial College London[12].
  • Among Andrew Forsyth's employers was University of Liverpool[13].
  • Among Andrew Forsyth's employers was University of Cambridge[14].
  • Andrew Forsyth's education included a stint at Trinity College[15].
  • Andrew Forsyth's education included a stint at Liverpool College[16].
  • Andrew Forsyth's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[17].
  • Andrew Forsyth's doctoral advisor was Arthur Cayley[18].
  • A notable student of Andrew Forsyth was E. T. Whittaker[19].
  • Andrew Forsyth received the Royal Medal[20].
  • Andrew Forsyth received the honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[21].
  • Andrew Forsyth was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Andrew Forsyth was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • Andrew Forsyth was a member of London Mathematical Society[24].
  • Andrew Forsyth was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Andrew Forsyth is recorded as male[26].
  • Andrew Forsyth's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glasgow[2], Andrew Forsyth… he was born on June 18, 1858[3]. His father was John Forsyth[9].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Liverpool College[16], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1840[34]; and University of Cambridge[17], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1209[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]. Andrew Forsyth's doctoral advisor was Arthur Cayley[18]. He studied under Henry Martyn Taylor[39].

Career and Affiliations

Andrew Forsyth worked as a mathematician[6]. Employers include Imperial College London[12], a public research university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1907[42], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[43]; University of Liverpool[13], a public university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1903[46], headquartered in Liverpool[47]; and University of Cambridge[14], a collegiate university[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1209[50], headquartered in Cambridge[51]. A notable student of him was E. T. Whittaker[19]. He supervised E. T. Whittaker as a doctoral student[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Medal[20], a science award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1826[55] and honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[21], an award[56], in India[57].

Personal Life

Andrew Forsyth was married to Marion Amelia Pollock[10].

Death and Burial

Andrew Forsyth died on June 2, 1942[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[8].

Why It Matters

Andrew Forsyth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58]

His notable doctoral advisees include E. T. Whittaker[59], a mathematician[60], 1873–1956[61], of United Kingdom[62], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[63], specialised in mathematics[64].

FAQs

Where was Andrew Forsyth born?

Andrew Forsyth was born in Glasgow[2].

Where did Andrew Forsyth die?

Andrew Forsyth died in London[4].

Who were Andrew Forsyth's parents?

Andrew Forsyth's father was John Forsyth[9].

Who was Andrew Forsyth married to?

Andrew Forsyth's spouses include Marion Amelia Pollock[10].

What did Andrew Forsyth do for work?

Andrew Forsyth worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Andrew Forsyth go to school?

Andrew Forsyth was educated at Trinity College[15], Liverpool College[16], and University of Cambridge[17].

What awards did Andrew Forsyth receive?

Honors received include Royal Medal[20] and honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[21].

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17d ago · Ferran Mir · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death London
    Place of birth Glasgow
    Writing language English
    Academic thesis Memoir on the Theta-functions, particularly those of two variables
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