John Farrar
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Summary
John Farrar was born on July 1, 1779[1], in Lincoln[2]. He died on May 8, 1853[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[8]
- Mother: Mercy Hoar Farrar[9]
- Spouse: Eliza Ware Farrar[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: mathematics[12]
- Employer: Harvard University[13]
- Educated at: Harvard University[14], Phillips Academy[15], Harvard College[16]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], American Antiquarian Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Farrar[21]
- Given name: John[22]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[25]
Why It Matters
John Farrar is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was John Farrar born?
John Farrar was born in Lincoln[2].
Where did John Farrar die?
John Farrar passed away in Cambridge[4].
Who were John Farrar's parents?
John Farrar's mother was Mercy Hoar Farrar[9].
Who was John Farrar married to?
John Farrar's spouses include Eliza Ware Farrar[10].
What did John Farrar do for work?
John Farrar worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did John Farrar go to school?
John Farrar was educated at Harvard University[14], Phillips Academy[15], and Harvard College[16].
What awards did John Farrar receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].