James Whitbread Lee Glaisher
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Summary
James Whitbread Lee Glaisher was born on November 5, 1848[1], in Kent[2]. He died on December 7, 1928[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], scientist[7], university teacher[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lewisham[11]
- Place of burial: Cambridge City Cemetery[12]
- Father: James Glaisher[13]
- Mother: Cecilia Glaisher[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Field of work: number theory[16], mathematics[17], algebra[18], astronomy[19]
- Position held: President of the Royal Astronomical Society[20], chairperson[21], editor[22]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[23]
- Educated at: Trinity College[24], St Paul's School[25]
- Notable work: Glaisher–Kinkelin constant[26], Glaisher's theorem[27]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[28], De Morgan Medal[29], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[30], Sylvester Medal[31]
- Member of: Royal Society[32], Royal Astronomical Society[33], London Mathematical Society[34], British Science Association[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: James Glaisher[37]
- Family name: Glaisher[38]
- Given name: James[39], Whitbread[40], Lee[41]
- Work location: Cambridge[42]
- Relative: John Henry Belville[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Sibling: Cecilia Appelina Hunt[45]
Why It Matters
James Whitbread Lee Glaisher has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was James Whitbread Lee Glaisher born?
James Whitbread Lee Glaisher was born in Kent[2].
Where did James Whitbread Lee Glaisher die?
James Whitbread Lee Glaisher passed away in Cambridge[4].
Who were James Whitbread Lee Glaisher's parents?
James Whitbread Lee Glaisher's father was James Glaisher[13]. James Whitbread Lee Glaisher's mother was Cecilia Glaisher[14].
What did James Whitbread Lee Glaisher do for work?
James Whitbread Lee Glaisher worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], scientist[7], university teacher[8], and editor[9].
Where did James Whitbread Lee Glaisher go to school?
James Whitbread Lee Glaisher was educated at Trinity College[24] and St Paul's School[25].
What awards did James Whitbread Lee Glaisher receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[28], De Morgan Medal[29], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[30], and Sylvester Medal[31].