Isaac Barrow

English Christian theologian, and mathematician (1630-1677)
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Isaac Barrow
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Isaac Barrow

Summary

Isaac Barrow is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on October 1630[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 4, 1677[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], mathematician[7], historian of mathematics[8], physicist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (655 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Isaac Barrow's place of birth was London[2].
  • Isaac Barrow passed away in London[4].
  • Isaac Barrow was born on October 1630[3].
  • Isaac Barrow died on May 4, 1677[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • Isaac Barrow held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Isaac Barrow's professions included theologian[6].
  • Isaac Barrow worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Isaac Barrow's professions included historian of mathematics[8].
  • Isaac Barrow's professions included physicist[9].
  • Isaac Barrow's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Isaac Barrow worked as a philosopher[14].
  • Isaac Barrow's field of work was physics[15].
  • Isaac Barrow's field of work was mathematics[16].
  • Isaac Barrow's field of work was theology[17].
  • Isaac Barrow held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics[18].
  • Isaac Barrow held the position of royal chaplain[19].
  • Isaac Barrow held the position of Master[20].
  • Among Isaac Barrow's employers was Gresham College[21].
  • Among Isaac Barrow's employers was University of Cambridge[22].
  • Isaac Barrow's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[23].
  • Isaac Barrow's education included a stint at Trinity College[24].
  • Isaac Barrow's education included a stint at Felsted School[25].
  • Isaac Barrow was educated at Charterhouse School[26].
  • Isaac Barrow's doctoral advisor was Vincenzo Viviani[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Isaac Barrow was born in London[2]. He was born on October 1630[3].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[23], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Trinity College[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Felsted School[25], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1564[38], headquartered in Felsted[39]; and Charterhouse School[26], a boarding school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1611[42], headquartered in Godalming[43]. Doctoral advisors include Vincenzo Viviani[27], a mathematician[44], 1622–1703[45], of Grand Duchy of Tuscany[46], specialised in mathematics[47] and Gilles de Roberval[48], a mathematician[49], 1602–1675[50], of France[51], specialised in mathematics[52]. Isaac Barrow earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[53].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], mathematician[7], historian of mathematics[8], physicist[9], university teacher[10], and philosopher[14]. Fields of work include physics[15], a branch of science[54]; mathematics[16], an academic discipline[55]; and theology[17], an academic discipline[56]. Employers include Gresham College[21], an educational institution[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1597[59] and University of Cambridge[22], a collegiate university[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1209[62], headquartered in Cambridge[63]. Positions held include Lucasian Professor of Mathematics[18], a chair[64], founded in 1663[65]; royal chaplain[19], a Christian religious occupation[66]; and Master[20], a position[67]. A notable student of Isaac Barrow was Isaac Newton[68]. He supervised Isaac Newton as a doctoral student[69].

Recognition

Isaac Barrow received the Fellow of the Royal Society[70].

Personal Life

Isaac Barrow's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[71].

Death and Burial

Isaac Barrow died on May 4, 1677[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Isaac Barrow include Barrow[72], an impact crater[73].

Why It Matters

Isaac Barrow ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (655 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

Entities named for him include Barrow[72], an impact crater[73].

His notable doctoral advisees include Isaac Newton[76], a mathematician[77], 1642–1727[78], of Kingdom of England[79], awarded the Knight Bachelor[80], specialised in physics[81].

FAQs

Where was Isaac Barrow born?

Isaac Barrow was born in London[2].

Where did Isaac Barrow die?

Isaac Barrow passed away in London[4].

What did Isaac Barrow do for work?

Isaac Barrow worked as theologian[6], mathematician[7], historian of mathematics[8], physicist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Isaac Barrow go to school?

Isaac Barrow was educated at University of Cambridge[23], Trinity College[24], Felsted School[25], and Charterhouse School[26].

What awards did Isaac Barrow receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[70].

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