Robert Murphy

Irish mathematician and physicist; (1806-1843)
Person human Q18734466
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Robert Murphy

Summary

Robert Murphy is a human[1]. Born in Mallow[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1806[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 12, 1843[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and physicist[7].

Key Facts

  • Robert Murphy's place of birth was Mallow[2].
  • Robert Murphy died in London[4].
  • Robert Murphy was born on January 1, 1806[3].
  • Robert Murphy died on March 12, 1843[5].
  • Robert Murphy is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].
  • Robert Murphy held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Robert Murphy's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Robert Murphy's professions included physicist[7].
  • Among Robert Murphy's employers was Gonville and Caius College[10].
  • Among Robert Murphy's employers was University of London[11].
  • Robert Murphy's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Murphy is XII. First memoir on the theory of analytical operations[13].
  • Robert Murphy received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Robert Murphy was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Robert Murphy was influenced by George Green[16].
  • Robert Murphy is recorded as male[17].
  • Robert Murphy's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Robert Murphy's family name is recorded as Murphy[19].
  • Robert Murphy's given name is recorded as Robert[20].
  • Robert Murphy's medical condition is recorded as problem gambling[21].
  • Robert Murphy's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Robert Murphy's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Robert Murphy's date of baptism is recorded as March 8, 1807[24].
  • Robert Murphy's different from is recorded as Robert Patrick Murphy[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Murphy's place of birth was Mallow[2]. He was born on January 1, 1806[3].

Education

Robert Murphy was educated at Gonville and Caius College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and physicist[7]. Employers include Gonville and Caius College[10], a college of the University of Cambridge[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1348[28] and University of London[11], a university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1836[31], headquartered in London[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Murphy is XII. First memoir on the theory of analytical operations[13].

Recognition

Robert Murphy received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Death and Burial

Robert Murphy died on March 12, 1843[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Robert Murphy born?

Robert Murphy was born in Mallow[2].

Where did Robert Murphy die?

Robert Murphy died in London[4].

What did Robert Murphy do for work?

Robert Murphy worked as mathematician[6] and physicist[7].

Where did Robert Murphy go to school?

Robert Murphy was educated at Gonville and Caius College[12].

What awards did Robert Murphy receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

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. [17] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mathematician, physicist
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from Robert Patrick Murphy
    Mactutor biography id Murphy
    Past fellow of the royal society id NA2542
    Notable work XII. First memoir on the theory of analytical operations
    + 40 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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