Nicolas Vilant

Scottish mathematician (1737-1807)
Person human Q19931412
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Nicolas Vilant

Summary

Nicolas Vilant is a human[1]. Born in Tayport[2], he… he was born on June 12, 1737[3]. He passed away in St Andrews[4]. He died on May 25, 1807[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

  • Nicolas Vilant was born in Tayport[2].
  • Nicolas Vilant passed away in St Andrews[4].
  • Nicolas Vilant was born on June 12, 1737[3].
  • Nicolas Vilant died on May 25, 1807[5].
  • Nicolas Vilant's father was William Vilant[8].
  • Nicolas Vilant worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Nicolas Vilant held the position of Regius Professor of Mathematics[9].
  • Nicolas Vilant was employed by University of St Andrews[10].
  • Nicolas Vilant was educated at University of St Andrews[11].
  • Nicolas Vilant received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].
  • Nicolas Vilant is recorded as male[13].
  • Nicolas Vilant's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Nicolas Vilant's family name is recorded as Vilant[15].
  • Nicolas Vilant's given name is recorded as Nicolas[16].

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Origins and Family

Nicolas Vilant's place of birth was Tayport[2]. He was born on June 12, 1737[3]. His father was William Vilant[8].

Education

Nicolas Vilant was educated at University of St Andrews[11].

Career and Affiliations

Nicolas Vilant's professions included mathematician[6]. He was employed by University of St Andrews[10]. He held the position of Regius Professor of Mathematics[9].

Recognition

Nicolas Vilant received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

Death and Burial

Nicolas Vilant died on May 25, 1807[5]. He passed away in St Andrews[4].

Why It Matters

Nicolas Vilant 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 Nicolas Vilant born?

Nicolas Vilant's place of birth was Tayport[2].

Where did Nicolas Vilant die?

Nicolas Vilant passed away in St Andrews[4].

Who were Nicolas Vilant's parents?

Nicolas Vilant's father was William Vilant[8].

What did Nicolas Vilant do for work?

Nicolas Vilant worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Nicolas Vilant go to school?

Nicolas Vilant was educated at University of St Andrews[11].

What awards did Nicolas Vilant receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[12].

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. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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