Philip Kelland

British mathematician (1808–1879)
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Philip Kelland

Summary

Philip Kelland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dunster[2]. He was born on October 17, 1808[3]. He passed away in Bridge of Allan[4]. He died on May 7, 1879[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Philip Kelland was born in Dunster[2].
  • Philip Kelland passed away in Bridge of Allan[4].
  • Philip Kelland was born on October 17, 1808[3].
  • Philip Kelland was born on January 1, 1808[8].
  • Philip Kelland died on May 7, 1879[5].
  • Philip Kelland is buried at Warriston Cemetery[9].
  • Philip Kelland held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Philip Kelland's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Philip Kelland held the position of chairperson[11].
  • Philip Kelland was employed by University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Among Philip Kelland's employers was Queens' College[13].
  • Philip Kelland was educated at Queens' College[14].
  • Philip Kelland was educated at Sherborne School[15].
  • A notable student of Philip Kelland was Robert Louis Stevenson[16].
  • Philip Kelland received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Philip Kelland received the Keith Medal[18].
  • Philip Kelland received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • Philip Kelland received the Smith's Prize[20].
  • Philip Kelland received the Senior Wrangler[21].
  • Philip Kelland was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Philip Kelland was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • Philip Kelland is recorded as male[24].
  • Philip Kelland's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Philip Kelland's residence is recorded as Edinburgh[26].
  • Philip Kelland's family name is recorded as Kelland[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Kelland's place of birth was Dunster[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 17, 1808[3] and January 1, 1808[8].

Education

Educated at Queens' College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1448[30] and Sherborne School[15], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1550[33], headquartered in Sherborne[34]. Philip Kelland studied under William Hopkins[35].

Career and Affiliations

Philip Kelland's professions included mathematician[6]. Employers include University of Edinburgh[12], a public university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1583[38], headquartered in Edinburgh[39] and Queens' College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1448[42]. He held the position of chairperson[11]. A notable student of him was Robert Louis Stevenson[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Keith Medal[18], an award[45]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Smith's Prize[20], a science award[48]; and Senior Wrangler[21].

Death and Burial

Philip Kelland died on May 7, 1879[5]. He died in Bridge of Allan[4]. Burial took place at Warriston Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Philip Kelland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Philip Kelland born?

Born in Dunster[2], Philip Kelland…

Where did Philip Kelland die?

Philip Kelland passed away in Bridge of Allan[4].

What did Philip Kelland do for work?

Philip Kelland worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Philip Kelland go to school?

Philip Kelland was educated at Queens' College[14] and Sherborne School[15].

What awards did Philip Kelland receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Keith Medal[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], and Smith's Prize[20].

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. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . oldshirburnian.org.uk. oldshirburnian.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . oldshirburnian.org.uk. oldshirburnian.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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