Peter Pinkerton

Born: 8 June 1870 in Kilmarnock, Scotland; Died: 22 November 1930 in Glasgow, Scotland
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Summary

Peter Pinkerton is a human[1]. He was born in Kilmarnock[2]. He was born on June 8, 1870[3]. He passed away in Glasgow[4]. He died on November 22, 1930[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6].

Key Facts

  • Peter Pinkerton's place of birth was Kilmarnock[2].
  • Peter Pinkerton died in Glasgow[4].
  • Peter Pinkerton was born on June 8, 1870[3].
  • Peter Pinkerton died on November 22, 1930[5].
  • Peter Pinkerton worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Peter Pinkerton held the position of chairperson[7].
  • Peter Pinkerton held the position of rector[8].
  • Peter Pinkerton held the position of editor[9].
  • Among Peter Pinkerton's employers was High School of Glasgow[10].
  • Among Peter Pinkerton's employers was Allan Glen's School[11].
  • Peter Pinkerton was employed by Royal Belfast Academical Institution[12].
  • Among Peter Pinkerton's employers was George Watson's College[13].
  • Peter Pinkerton was educated at University of Glasgow[14].
  • Peter Pinkerton's education included a stint at Kilmarnock Academy[15].
  • Peter Pinkerton was educated at Royal College of Science for Ireland[16].
  • Peter Pinkerton received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].
  • Peter Pinkerton was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • Peter Pinkerton was a member of Edinburgh Mathematical Society[19].
  • Peter Pinkerton is recorded as male[20].
  • Peter Pinkerton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Peter Pinkerton's family name is recorded as Pinkerton[22].
  • Peter Pinkerton's given name is recorded as Peter[23].
  • Peter Pinkerton's academic thesis is recorded as Q141575325[24].
  • Peter Pinkerton's partner in business or sport is recorded as George Alexander Gibson[25].
  • Peter Pinkerton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kilmarnock[2], Peter Pinkerton… he was born on June 8, 1870[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[14], a public research university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1451[29], headquartered in Glasgow[30]; Kilmarnock Academy[15], a secondary school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1807[33]; and Royal College of Science for Ireland[16], a university[34], in Ireland[35], founded in 1867[36].

Career and Affiliations

Peter Pinkerton's professions included mathematician[6]. Employers include High School of Glasgow[10], an independent school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1124[39], headquartered in Glasgow[40]; Allan Glen's School[11], a secondary school[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Royal Belfast Academical Institution[12], a grammar school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1810[45]; and George Watson's College[13], an independent school[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1741[48]. Positions held include chairperson[7], a type of position[49]; rector[8], an elective office[50]; and editor[9], a media profession[51].

Recognition

Peter Pinkerton received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].

Death and Burial

Peter Pinkerton died on November 22, 1930[5]. He passed away in Glasgow[4].

FAQs

Where was Peter Pinkerton born?

Peter Pinkerton was born in Kilmarnock[2].

Where did Peter Pinkerton die?

Peter Pinkerton passed away in Glasgow[4].

What did Peter Pinkerton do for work?

Peter Pinkerton worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Peter Pinkerton go to school?

Peter Pinkerton was educated at University of Glasgow[14], Kilmarnock Academy[15], and Royal College of Science for Ireland[16].

What awards did Peter Pinkerton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].

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. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . ams.org. ams.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society. ams.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . google.cat. google.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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