Edmund Robertson

British mathematician (born 1943)
Person human Q440344
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Edmund Robertson

Summary

Edmund Robertson is a human[1]. He was born in St Andrews[2]. He was born on June 1, 1943[3]. He worked as a mathematician[4], historian of mathematics[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in St Andrews[2], Edmund Robertson…
  • Edmund Robertson was born on June 1, 1943[3].
  • Edmund Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Edmund Robertson's professions included mathematician[4].
  • Edmund Robertson worked as a historian of mathematics[5].
  • Edmund Robertson's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Edmund Robertson's field of work was group theory[9].
  • Among Edmund Robertson's employers was University of St Andrews[10].
  • Edmund Robertson was educated at University of Warwick[11].
  • Edmund Robertson's doctoral advisor was Stewart E. Stonehewer[12].
  • Edmund Robertson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • Edmund Robertson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].
  • Edmund Robertson is recorded as male[15].
  • Edmund Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Muhammad Yousuf as a doctoral student[17].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Stephanie van Willigenburg as a doctoral student[18].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Nikola Ruškuc as a doctoral student[19].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Alan J. Cain as a doctoral student[20].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Colin Matthew Campbell as a doctoral student[21].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Melih Boral as a doctoral student[22].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised David G. Arrell as a doctoral student[23].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Peter D. Williams as a doctoral student[24].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Ali-Reza Jamali as a doctoral student[25].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Kevin Rutherford as a doctoral student[26].
  • Edmund Robertson supervised Patricia M. Heggie as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in St Andrews[2], Edmund Robertson… he was born on June 1, 1943[3].

Education

Edmund Robertson's education included a stint at University of Warwick[11]. His doctoral advisor was Stewart E. Stonehewer[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[4], historian of mathematics[5], and university teacher[6]. Edmund Robertson's field of work was group theory[9]. He was employed by University of St Andrews[10]. Doctoral students include Muhammad Yousuf[17], a mathematician[28], b. 1946[29], of Pakistan[30], specialised in history of mathematics[31]; Stephanie van Willigenburg[18], a mathematician[32], of Canada[33], awarded the Krieger–Nelson Prize[34]; Nikola Ruškuc[19], a mathematician[35], b. 1968[36], of United Kingdom[37]; Alan J. Cain[20], a researcher[38]; Colin Matthew Campbell[21]; and Melih Boral[22].

Recognition

Edmund Robertson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

Why It Matters

Edmund Robertson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Edmund Robertson born?

Born in St Andrews[2], Edmund Robertson…

What did Edmund Robertson do for work?

Edmund Robertson worked as mathematician[4], historian of mathematics[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Edmund Robertson go to school?

Edmund Robertson was educated at University of Warwick[11].

What awards did Edmund Robertson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk. Retrieved . www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edmund
    Field of work group theory
    Doctoral student Muhammad Yousuf, Stephanie van Willigenburg, Nikola Ruškuc +24
    Family name Robertson
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