Edward Copson

British mathematician (1901–1980)
Person human Q1293868
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Summary

Edward Copson is a human[1]. He was born in Coventry[2]. He was born on August 21, 1901[3]. He died in St Andrews[4]. He died on February 16, 1980[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Coventry[2].
  • Edward Copson passed away in St Andrews[4].
  • Edward Copson was born on August 21, 1901[3].
  • Edward Copson died on February 16, 1980[5].
  • Edward Copson held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Edward Copson worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Edward Copson's professions included physicist[7].
  • Edward Copson held the position of Regius Professor of Mathematics[10].
  • Among Edward Copson's employers was University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Edward Copson was employed by University of Dundee[12].
  • Edward Copson was employed by University of St Andrews[13].
  • Among Edward Copson's employers was University of St Andrews[14].
  • Among Edward Copson's employers was Royal Naval College[15].
  • Edward Copson was educated at University of Edinburgh[16].
  • Edward Copson's education included a stint at St John's College[17].
  • Edward Copson was educated at King Henry VIII School, Coventry[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Copson is Introduction to the Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable[19].
  • Edward Copson received the Keith Medal[20].
  • Edward Copson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21].
  • Edward Copson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].
  • Edward Copson was a member of Edinburgh Mathematical Society[23].
  • Edward Copson was a member of London Mathematical Society[24].
  • Edward Copson is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Copson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Copson's family name is recorded as Copson[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Copson was born in Coventry[2]. He was born on August 21, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[16], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; St John's College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1555[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and King Henry VIII School, Coventry[18], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1980[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and physicist[7]. Employers include University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1583[41], headquartered in Edinburgh[42]; University of Dundee[12], a public research university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1881[45], headquartered in Dundee[46]; University of St Andrews[13], a public university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1413[49], headquartered in Fife[50]; and Royal Naval College[15], a naval academy[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1873[53]. Edward Copson held the position of Regius Professor of Mathematics[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Copson is Introduction to the Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Keith Medal[20], an award[54] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21], a fellowship award[55], in United Kingdom[56].

Death and Burial

Edward Copson died on February 16, 1980[5]. He passed away in St Andrews[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Copson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Edward Copson born?

Edward Copson's place of birth was Coventry[2].

Where did Edward Copson die?

Edward Copson died in St Andrews[4].

What did Edward Copson do for work?

Edward Copson worked as mathematician[6] and physicist[7].

Where did Edward Copson go to school?

Edward Copson was educated at University of Edinburgh[16], St John's College[17], and King Henry VIII School, Coventry[18].

What awards did Edward Copson receive?

Honors received include Keith Medal[20] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[21].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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