Morgan Crofton

Irish mathematician (1826–1915)
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Morgan Crofton

Summary

Morgan Crofton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on June 27, 1826[3]. He passed away in Brighton[4]. He died on May 13, 1915[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Morgan Crofton…
  • Morgan Crofton passed away in Brighton[4].
  • Morgan Crofton was born on June 27, 1826[3].
  • Morgan Crofton died on May 13, 1915[5].
  • Morgan Crofton's father was William Crofton[7].
  • Morgan Crofton's mother was Melisina Woodward[8].
  • Morgan Crofton was married to Julia Agnes Cecilia Kernan[9].
  • Morgan Crofton was married to Catherine Charlotte Taylor[10].
  • A child of Morgan Crofton was Mary Robertine Crofton[11].
  • A child of Morgan Crofton was William John Camille Crofton[12].
  • A child of Morgan Crofton was John Louis Crofton[13].
  • Morgan Crofton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Morgan Crofton's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Among Morgan Crofton's employers was University of Galway[15].
  • Morgan Crofton was employed by Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16].
  • Morgan Crofton was employed by University College Dublin[17].
  • Morgan Crofton's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Morgan Crofton is Crofton formula[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Morgan Crofton is Probability: Encyclopaedia Britannica[20].
  • Morgan Crofton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • Morgan Crofton was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Morgan Crofton's religion is recorded as Church of Ireland[23].
  • Morgan Crofton's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
  • Morgan Crofton is recorded as male[25].
  • Morgan Crofton's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Morgan Crofton… he was born on June 27, 1826[3]. His father was William Crofton[7]. His mother was Melisina Woodward[8].

Education

Morgan Crofton was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[18].

Career and Affiliations

Morgan Crofton's professions included mathematician[6]. Employers include University of Galway[15], a public university[27], in Ireland[28], founded in 1845[29]; Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[16], a military academy[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1741[32]; and University College Dublin[17], a public university[33], in Ireland[34], founded in 1854[35], headquartered in Belfield[36].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Crofton formula[19], a theorem[37] and Probability: Encyclopaedia Britannica[20]. Things named for Morgan Crofton include Crofton formula[38], a theorem[39].

Recognition

Morgan Crofton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Julia Agnes Cecilia Kernan[9] and Catherine Charlotte Taylor[10]. Children include Mary Robertine Crofton[11], William John Camille Crofton[12], and John Louis Crofton[13]. Religious affiliations include Church of Ireland[23], a religious denomination[40], in Ireland[41], founded in 1871[42] and Catholicism[24], a Christian denominational family[43], founded in 1054[44].

Death and Burial

Morgan Crofton died on May 13, 1915[5]. He died in Brighton[4].

Why It Matters

Entities named for Morgan Crofton include Crofton formula[38], a theorem[39].

FAQs

Where was Morgan Crofton born?

Morgan Crofton's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Morgan Crofton die?

Morgan Crofton passed away in Brighton[4].

Who were Morgan Crofton's parents?

Morgan Crofton's father was William Crofton[7]. Morgan Crofton's mother was Melisina Woodward[8].

Who was Morgan Crofton married to?

Morgan Crofton's spouses include Julia Agnes Cecilia Kernan[9] and Catherine Charlotte Taylor[10].

What did Morgan Crofton do for work?

Morgan Crofton worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Morgan Crofton go to school?

Morgan Crofton was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[18].

What awards did Morgan Crofton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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