John Purser

Irish mathematician (1835-1903)
Person human Q22808501
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John Purser

Summary

John Purser is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on +1835-08-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. He died on +1903-10-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], John Purser…
  • John Purser died in Dublin[4].
  • John Purser was born on +1835-08-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Purser died on +1903-10-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Purser held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • John Purser worked as a mathematician[6].
  • John Purser was employed by Queen's University Belfast[9].
  • John Purser was employed by William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse[10].
  • John Purser was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[11].
  • A notable student of John Purser was William McFadden Orr[12].
  • A notable student of John Purser was Joseph Larmor[13].
  • A notable student of John Purser was John Henry MacFarland[14].
  • John Purser was a member of British Science Association[15].
  • John Purser's image is recorded as Sarah Purser, portrait of John Purser.jpg[16].
  • John Purser is recorded as male[17].
  • John Purser's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Purser's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 6270164963967524300009[19].
  • John Purser's IdRef ID is recorded as 260684007[20].
  • John Purser's residence is recorded as Rathmines Castle[21].
  • John Purser's family name is recorded as Purser[22].
  • John Purser's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Purser's relative is recorded as Edward Purser[24].
  • John Purser's relative is recorded as Sarah Purser[25].
  • John Purser's relative is recorded as John Griffith[26].
  • John Purser's relative is recorded as Samuel Geoghehan[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Purser's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on +1835-08-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

John Purser's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[11].

Career and Affiliations

John Purser's professions included mathematician[6]. Employers include Queen's University Belfast[9], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1845[30] and William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse[10], an astronomer[31], 1800–1867[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Knight of St. Patrick[34], specialised in astronomy[35]. Notable students include William McFadden Orr[12], a mathematician[36], 1866–1934[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[39]; Joseph Larmor[13], a mathematician[40], 1857–1942[41], of United Kingdom[42], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[43], specialised in physics[44]; and John Henry MacFarland[14], an educator[45], 1851–1935[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47], awarded the Knight Bachelor[48].

Death and Burial

John Purser died on +1903-10-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

John Purser ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was John Purser born?

Born in Dublin[2], John Purser…

Where did John Purser die?

John Purser passed away in Dublin[4].

What did John Purser do for work?

John Purser worked as mathematician[6].

Where did John Purser go to school?

John Purser was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . books.google.cat. books.google.cat. Provenance: 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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