Ernest William Hobson

British mathematician (1856–1933)
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Ernest William Hobson
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Ernest William Hobson

Summary

Ernest William Hobson is a human[1]. He was born in Derby[2]. He was born on +1856-10-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on +1933-04-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Derby[2], Ernest William Hobson…
  • Ernest William Hobson died in Cambridge[4].
  • Ernest William Hobson was born on +1856-10-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernest William Hobson died on +1933-04-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ernest William Hobson died on +1933-04-18T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[10].
  • Ernest William Hobson held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Ernest William Hobson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Ernest William Hobson's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Ernest William Hobson worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Ernest William Hobson's field of work was mathematician[13].
  • Ernest William Hobson's field of work was mathematics[14].
  • Ernest William Hobson's field of work was mathematical analysis[15].
  • Ernest William Hobson was employed by University of Cambridge[16].
  • Ernest William Hobson was educated at Christ's College[17].
  • Ernest William Hobson's education included a stint at Derby School[18].
  • A notable student of Ernest William Hobson was Philippa Fawcett[19].
  • A notable student of Ernest William Hobson was Ernest Barnes[20].
  • A notable student of Ernest William Hobson was E. T. Whittaker[21].
  • A notable student of Ernest William Hobson was John Maynard Keynes[22].
  • Ernest William Hobson received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Ernest William Hobson received the Royal Medal[24].
  • Ernest William Hobson received the De Morgan Medal[25].
  • Ernest William Hobson was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Ernest William Hobson was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Derby[2], Ernest William Hobson… he was born on +1856-10-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Christ's College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1505[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Derby School[18], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1160[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include mathematician[13], a profession[35]; mathematics[14], an academic discipline[36]; and mathematical analysis[15], an academic discipline[37]. Ernest William Hobson was employed by University of Cambridge[16]. Notable students include Philippa Fawcett[19], a mathematician[38], 1868–1948[39], of United Kingdom[40], specialised in mathematics[41]; Ernest Barnes[20], a mathematician[42], 1874–1953[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[45], specialised in mathematics[46]; E. T. Whittaker[21], a mathematician[47], 1873–1956[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[50], specialised in mathematics[51]; and John Maynard Keynes[22], an economist[52], 1883–1946[53], of United Kingdom[54], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[55]. Doctoral students include Robert Pollock Gillespie[56], a mathematician[57], 1903–1977[58], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[59]; James Morton Hyslop[60], a mathematician[61], 1908–1984[62], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[63]; and Rosalind Tanner[64], a mathematician[65], 1900–1992[66], of United Kingdom[67].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[68], in United Kingdom[69]; Royal Medal[24], a science award[70], in United Kingdom[71], founded in 1826[72]; and De Morgan Medal[25], a science award[73], in United Kingdom[74].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1933-04-19T00:00:00Z[5] and +1933-04-18T00:00:00Z[9]. Ernest William Hobson passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[10].

Why It Matters

Ernest William Hobson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

His notable doctoral advisees include Rosalind Tanner[77], a mathematician[78], 1900–1992[79], of United Kingdom[80].

FAQs

Where was Ernest William Hobson born?

Ernest William Hobson was born in Derby[2].

Where did Ernest William Hobson die?

Ernest William Hobson passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did Ernest William Hobson do for work?

Ernest William Hobson worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Ernest William Hobson go to school?

Ernest William Hobson was educated at Christ's College[17] and Derby School[18].

What awards did Ernest William Hobson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Royal Medal[24], and De Morgan Medal[25].

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