John Wilson

Scottish mathematician and physicist (1847-1896)
Person human Q37739054
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John Wilson

Summary

John Wilson is a human[1]. Born in Montrose[2], he… he was born on +1847-11-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on +1896-12-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6].

Key Facts

  • John Wilson's place of birth was Montrose[2].
  • John Wilson passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • John Wilson was born on +1847-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Wilson died on +1896-12-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Wilson worked as a mathematician[6].
  • John Wilson held the position of chairperson[7].
  • John Wilson was employed by James Wilson Academy, 33 Main Street, Bannockburn[8].
  • John Wilson was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].
  • John Wilson's education included a stint at James Wilson Academy, 33 Main Street, Bannockburn[10].
  • John Wilson's education included a stint at New College[11].
  • A notable work attributed to John Wilson is Notes on Physics and Natural Philosophy[12].
  • John Wilson was a member of Edinburgh Mathematical Society[13].
  • John Wilson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].
  • John Wilson is recorded as male[15].
  • John Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[17].
  • John Wilson's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • John Wilson's MacTutor biography ID is recorded as Wilson_John_2[19].
  • John Wilson's different from is recorded as John Wilson[20].
  • John Wilson's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/11f043lw1b[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montrose[2], John Wilson… he was born on +1847-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[9], a public university[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1583[24], headquartered in Edinburgh[25]; James Wilson Academy, 33 Main Street, Bannockburn[10], a school building[26], in United Kingdom[27]; and New College[11], an educational institution[28], in United Kingdom[29].

Career and Affiliations

John Wilson worked as a mathematician[6]. Among his employers was James Wilson Academy, 33 Main Street, Bannockburn[8]. He held the position of chairperson[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Wilson is Notes on Physics and Natural Philosophy[12].

Death and Burial

John Wilson died on +1896-12-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].

FAQs

Where was John Wilson born?

Born in Montrose[2], John Wilson…

Where did John Wilson die?

John Wilson passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did John Wilson do for work?

John Wilson worked as mathematician[6].

Where did John Wilson go to school?

John Wilson was educated at University of Edinburgh[9], James Wilson Academy, 33 Main Street, Bannockburn[10], and New College[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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