Miles Bland
English cleric and mathematician (1786–1867)
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Summary
Miles Bland was born on 1786[1] in Sedbergh[2]. He died on December 27, 1867[3], in Ramsgate[4]. He worked as an Anglican cleric[5] and mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 11, 1786[8]
- Place of burial: Church of St George[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[10], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Position held: vicar[12], contributor[13]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[14]
- Educated at: St John's College[15], Sedbergh School[16]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18], Smith's Prize[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society[21]
- Member of: Royal Society[22], Society of Antiquaries of London[23]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Archives at: St John's College Library[26]
- Family name: Bland[27]
- Given name: Miles[28]
- Partner in business or sport: Adam Sedgwick[29]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
FAQs
Where was Miles Bland born?
Miles Bland was born in Sedbergh[2].
Where did Miles Bland die?
Miles Bland passed away in Ramsgate[4].
What did Miles Bland do for work?
Miles Bland worked as an Anglican cleric[5] and mathematician[6].
Where did Miles Bland go to school?
Miles Bland was educated at St John's College[15] and Sedbergh School[16].
What awards did Miles Bland receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18], Smith's Prize[19], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].