Edward Routh

English–Quebecois mathematician (1831–1907)
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Edward Routh

Summary

Edward Routh is a human[1]. Born in Quebec City[2], he… he was born on January 20, 1831[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on June 7, 1907[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Quebec City[2], Edward Routh…
  • Edward Routh passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Edward Routh was born on January 20, 1831[3].
  • Edward Routh died on June 7, 1907[5].
  • Edward Routh is buried at Churchyard And Wall Of The Church Of St Andrew[8].
  • Edward Routh's father was Randolph Routh[9].
  • Edward Routh's mother was Marie-Louise Routh[10].
  • Among Edward Routh's spouses was Hilda Routh[11].
  • A child of Edward Routh was H. V. Routh[12].
  • Edward Routh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Edward Routh's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Among Edward Routh's employers was University of Cambridge[14].
  • Among Edward Routh's employers was Peterhouse[15].
  • Edward Routh's education included a stint at Peterhouse[16].
  • Edward Routh's education included a stint at University College London[17].
  • Edward Routh was educated at University of Cambridge[18].
  • Edward Routh's doctoral advisor was William Hopkins[19].
  • Edward Routh's doctoral advisor was Isaac Todhunter[20].
  • Edward Routh's doctoral advisor was Augustus De Morgan[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Routh is Routh's theorem[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Routh is Routh–Hurwitz theorem[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Routh is Routh–Hurwitz stability criterion[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Routh is Routh–Hurwitz matrix[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Routh is Routhian mechanics[26].
  • Edward Routh received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Quebec City[2], Edward Routh… he was born on January 20, 1831[3]. His father was Randolph Routh[9]. His mother was Marie-Louise Routh[10].

Education

Educated at Peterhouse[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1284[30]; University College London[17], a university college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1826[33], headquartered in UCL Main Building[34]; and University of Cambridge[18], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1209[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]. Doctoral advisors include William Hopkins[19], a mathematician[39], 1793–1866[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[42], specialised in mathematician[43]; Isaac Todhunter[20], a mathematician[44], 1820–1884[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[47], specialised in mathematics[48]; and Augustus De Morgan[21], a mathematician[49], 1806–1871[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51], specialised in mathematical logic[52].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Routh worked as a mathematician[6]. Employers include University of Cambridge[14], a collegiate university[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1209[55], headquartered in Cambridge[56] and Peterhouse[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1284[59]. Doctoral students include John Hopkinson[60], a physicist[61], 1849–1898[62], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[63], awarded the Royal Medal[64]; John Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh[65], a physicist[66], 1842–1919[67], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[68], awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics[69], specialised in physics[70]; Alfred North Whitehead[71], a philosopher[72], 1861–1947[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[75], specialised in logic[76]; William Henry Bragg[77], a physicist[78], 1862–1942[79], of United Kingdom[80], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[81], specialised in physics[82]; George Howard Darwin[83], a mathematician[84], 1845–1912[85], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[86], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[87]; and Robert Rumsey Webb[88].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Routh's theorem[22], Routh–Hurwitz theorem[23], Routh–Hurwitz stability criterion[24], Routh–Hurwitz matrix[25], and Routhian mechanics[26]. Things named for Edward Routh include Routhian mechanics[89] and Routh's theorem[90].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[91], in United Kingdom[92]; Adams Prize[93], a mathematics award[94], in United Kingdom[95], founded in 1848[96]; and Smith's Prize[97], a science award[98].

Personal Life

Edward Routh was married to Hilda Routh[11]. A child of him was H. V. Routh[12].

Death and Burial

Edward Routh died on June 7, 1907[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Churchyard And Wall Of The Church Of St Andrew[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Routh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[99] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[100]

He has been cited as an influence by John Henry Poynting[101], a physicist[102], 1852–1914[103], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[104], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[105], specialised in physics[106].

Entities named for him include Routhian mechanics[89] and Routh's theorem[90].

His notable doctoral advisees include Alfred North Whitehead[107], a philosopher[108], 1861–1947[109], of United Kingdom[110], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[111], specialised in logic[112]; William Henry Bragg[113], a physicist[114], 1862–1942[115], of United Kingdom[116], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[117], specialised in physics[118]; John Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh[119], a physicist[120], 1842–1919[121], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[122], awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics[123], specialised in physics[124]; Joseph Larmor[125], a mathematician[126], 1857–1942[127], of United Kingdom[128], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[129], specialised in physics[130]; George Howard Darwin[131], a mathematician[132], 1845–1912[133], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[134], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[135]; and John Hopkinson[136], a physicist[137], 1849–1898[138], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[139], awarded the Royal Medal[140].

FAQs

Where was Edward Routh born?

Edward Routh's place of birth was Quebec City[2].

Where did Edward Routh die?

Edward Routh passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Edward Routh's parents?

Edward Routh's father was Randolph Routh[9]. Edward Routh's mother was Marie-Louise Routh[10].

Who was Edward Routh married to?

Edward Routh's spouses include Hilda Routh[11].

What did Edward Routh do for work?

Edward Routh worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Edward Routh go to school?

Edward Routh was educated at Peterhouse[16], University College London[17], and University of Cambridge[18].

What awards did Edward Routh receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Adams Prize[93], and Smith's Prize[97].

Who did Edward Routh influence?

Edward Routh has been cited as an influence by John Henry Poynting[101].

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    Notable work Routh's theorem, Routh–Hurwitz theorem, Routh–Hurwitz stability criterion +2
    Given name Edward, John
    Doctoral student John Hopkinson, John Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh, Alfred North Whitehead +4
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