Hugh MacColl

Scottish mathematician (1837–1909)
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Hugh MacColl

Summary

Hugh MacColl is a human[1]. His place of birth was Strontian[2]. He was born on January 11, 1837[3]. He died in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4]. He died on December 27, 1909[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], philosopher[7], science fiction writer[8], and tutor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hugh MacColl's place of birth was Strontian[2].
  • Hugh MacColl passed away in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4].
  • Hugh MacColl was born on January 11, 1837[3].
  • Hugh MacColl died on December 27, 1909[5].
  • Hugh MacColl held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Hugh MacColl worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Hugh MacColl's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Hugh MacColl's professions included science fiction writer[8].
  • Hugh MacColl worked as a tutor[9].
  • Hugh MacColl was educated at University of London[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh MacColl is Mr. Stranger's Sealed Packet[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh MacColl is Ednor Whitlock[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh MacColl is Symbolical Logic[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh MacColl is Man's Origin, Destiny, and Duty[16].
  • Hugh MacColl is recorded as male[17].
  • Hugh MacColl's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hugh MacColl's family name is recorded as MacColl[19].
  • Hugh MacColl's given name is recorded as Hugh[20].
  • Hugh MacColl's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Hugh MacColl's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Scottish Gaelic[22].
  • Hugh MacColl's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Hugh MacColl's different from is recorded as Hugh MacColl[24].
  • Hugh MacColl's different from is recorded as Hugh MacColl[25].
  • Hugh MacColl's sibling is recorded as Malcolm MacColl[26].
  • Hugh MacColl's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Strontian[2], Hugh MacColl… he was born on January 11, 1837[3].

Education

Hugh MacColl's education included a stint at University of London[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], philosopher[7], science fiction writer[8], and tutor[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Mr. Stranger's Sealed Packet[13], a literary work[28]; Ednor Whitlock[14]; Symbolical Logic[15]; and Man's Origin, Destiny, and Duty[16].

Death and Burial

Hugh MacColl died on December 27, 1909[5]. He died in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh MacColl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Hugh MacColl born?

Born in Strontian[2], Hugh MacColl…

Where did Hugh MacColl die?

Hugh MacColl passed away in Boulogne-sur-Mer[4].

What did Hugh MacColl do for work?

Hugh MacColl worked as mathematician[6], philosopher[7], science fiction writer[8], and tutor[9].

Where did Hugh MacColl go to school?

Hugh MacColl was educated at University of London[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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