Charles Hutton

English mathematician
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Charles Hutton

Summary

Charles Hutton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on August 14, 1737[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 27, 1823[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], Charles Hutton…
  • Charles Hutton died in London[4].
  • Charles Hutton was born on August 14, 1737[3].
  • Charles Hutton died on January 27, 1823[5].
  • Burial took place at St Luke's Church, Charlton[9].
  • Charles Hutton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Charles Hutton worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Charles Hutton's professions included inventor[7].
  • Charles Hutton held the position of editor[11].
  • Charles Hutton was employed by Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12].
  • Charles Hutton was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Charles Hutton's education included a stint at Royal Grammar School[14].
  • Charles Hutton received the Copley Medal[15].
  • Charles Hutton received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Charles Hutton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Charles Hutton was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Charles Hutton was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Charles Hutton was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Charles Hutton is recorded as male[21].
  • Charles Hutton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Charles Hutton's Commons category is recorded as Charles Hutton[23].
  • Charles Hutton's family name is recorded as Hutton[24].
  • Charles Hutton's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles Hutton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Charles Hutton's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Hutton was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on August 14, 1737[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[13], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal Grammar School[14], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1525[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and inventor[7]. Among Charles Hutton's employers was Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[12]. He held the position of editor[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Copley Medal[15], a medallion[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1731[37]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], a fellowship award[38]; and Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Death and Burial

Charles Hutton died on January 27, 1823[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Luke's Church, Charlton[9].

Why It Matters

Charles Hutton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

Works attributed to him include Philosophical Transactions[42], a scientific journal[43], founded in 1665[44], written by Royal Society[45].

FAQs

Where was Charles Hutton born?

Charles Hutton's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].

Where did Charles Hutton die?

Charles Hutton passed away in London[4].

What did Charles Hutton do for work?

Charles Hutton worked as mathematician[6] and inventor[7].

Where did Charles Hutton go to school?

Charles Hutton was educated at University of Edinburgh[13] and Royal Grammar School[14].

What awards did Charles Hutton receive?

Honors received include Copley Medal[15], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], and Fellow of the Royal Society[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . sciencedirect.com. sciencedirect.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . docs.google.com. Retrieved . docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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