James MacCullagh

Irish mathematician (1809–1847)
Person human Q778582
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James MacCullagh

Summary

James MacCullagh is a human[1]. Born in Strabane[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1809[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on October 24, 1847[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James MacCullagh's place of birth was Strabane[2].
  • James MacCullagh's place of birth was Lower Landahussy[9].
  • James MacCullagh passed away in Dublin[4].
  • James MacCullagh was born on January 1, 1809[3].
  • James MacCullagh died on October 24, 1847[5].
  • Burial took place at Badoney Manse[10].
  • James MacCullagh's father was unknown MacCullagh[11].
  • James MacCullagh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • James MacCullagh worked as a mathematician[6].
  • James MacCullagh worked as a physicist[7].
  • James MacCullagh was employed by Trinity College, Dublin[13].
  • James MacCullagh was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[14].
  • A notable work attributed to James MacCullagh is Q3077621[15].
  • James MacCullagh received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • James MacCullagh received the Copley Medal[17].
  • James MacCullagh received the Cunningham Medal[18].
  • James MacCullagh received the Member of the Royal Irish Academy[19].
  • James MacCullagh was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • James MacCullagh was a member of Royal Irish Academy[21].
  • James MacCullagh is recorded as male[22].
  • James MacCullagh's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James MacCullagh's Commons category is recorded as James MacCullagh[24].
  • James MacCullagh's family name is recorded as Q61606843[25].
  • James MacCullagh's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James MacCullagh's manner of death is recorded as suicide[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Strabane[2], a town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Lower Landahussy[9]. James MacCullagh was born on January 1, 1809[3]. His father was unknown MacCullagh[11].

Education

James MacCullagh was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and physicist[7]. Among James MacCullagh's employers was Trinity College, Dublin[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James MacCullagh is Q3077621[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Copley Medal[17], a medallion[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1731[34]; Cunningham Medal[18], a science award[35], in Ireland[36], founded in 1796[37]; and Member of the Royal Irish Academy[19].

Death and Burial

James MacCullagh died on October 24, 1847[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. Burial took place at Badoney Manse[10].

Why It Matters

James MacCullagh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was James MacCullagh born?

James MacCullagh was born in Strabane[2].

Where did James MacCullagh die?

James MacCullagh died in Dublin[4].

Who were James MacCullagh's parents?

James MacCullagh's father was unknown MacCullagh[11].

What did James MacCullagh do for work?

James MacCullagh worked as mathematician[6] and physicist[7].

Where did James MacCullagh go to school?

James MacCullagh was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[14].

What awards did James MacCullagh receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Copley Medal[17], Cunningham Medal[18], and Member of the Royal Irish Academy[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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