Robert Schlapp

20th-century British physicist and mathematician of German descent
Person human Q37631899
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Robert Schlapp

Summary

Robert Schlapp is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on +1899-07-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Ashford[4]. He died on +1991-05-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert Schlapp's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Robert Schlapp passed away in Ashford[4].
  • Robert Schlapp was born on +1899-07-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert Schlapp died on +1991-05-31T00:00:00Z[5].
  • English was Robert Schlapp's native language[8].
  • Robert Schlapp's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Robert Schlapp held the position of chairperson[9].
  • Robert Schlapp held the position of president[10].
  • Among Robert Schlapp's employers was University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Robert Schlapp was employed by Middlesex Regiment[12].
  • Robert Schlapp was educated at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Robert Schlapp's education included a stint at George Watson's College[14].
  • Robert Schlapp was educated at University of Cambridge[15].
  • Robert Schlapp's doctoral advisor was Joseph Larmor[16].
  • Robert Schlapp received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].
  • Robert Schlapp is recorded as male[18].
  • Robert Schlapp's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Robert Schlapp's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081034376[20].
  • Robert Schlapp's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 24700919[21].
  • Robert Schlapp's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12470037x[22].
  • Robert Schlapp's IdRef ID is recorded as 077846567[23].
  • Robert Schlapp's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA10261907[24].
  • Robert Schlapp's NDL Authority ID is recorded as 00715864[25].
  • Robert Schlapp's Mathematics Genealogy Project ID is recorded as 18556[26].
  • Robert Schlapp's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Robert Schlapp… he was born on +1899-07-18T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[8].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[13], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; George Watson's College[14], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1741[34]; and University of Cambridge[15], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1209[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]. Robert Schlapp's doctoral advisor was Joseph Larmor[16].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Schlapp worked as a mathematician[6]. Employers include University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1583[41], headquartered in Edinburgh[42] and Middlesex Regiment[12], an infantry regiment[43], founded in 1881[44], headquartered in Inglis Barracks[45]. Positions held include chairperson[9], a type of position[46] and president[10], a position[47].

Recognition

Robert Schlapp received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[17].

Death and Burial

Robert Schlapp died on +1991-05-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Ashford[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Schlapp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Robert Schlapp born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Robert Schlapp…

Where did Robert Schlapp die?

Robert Schlapp passed away in Ashford[4].

What did Robert Schlapp do for work?

Robert Schlapp worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Robert Schlapp go to school?

Robert Schlapp was educated at University of Edinburgh[13], George Watson's College[14], and University of Cambridge[15].

What awards did Robert Schlapp 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. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . 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
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [45] . 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. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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