Robert Woodhouse

English mathematician
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Robert Woodhouse

Summary

Robert Woodhouse is a human[1]. Born in Norwich[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1773[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on December 23, 1827[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and astronomer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Norwich[2], Robert Woodhouse…
  • Robert Woodhouse passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Robert Woodhouse was born on April 28, 1773[3].
  • Robert Woodhouse died on December 23, 1827[5].
  • Robert Woodhouse died on December 28, 1827[10].
  • Burial took place at Gonville and Caius College[11].
  • Robert Woodhouse's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Robert Woodhouse worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Robert Woodhouse worked as an astronomer[8].
  • Robert Woodhouse's field of work was mathematical analysis[12].
  • Robert Woodhouse held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics[13].
  • Robert Woodhouse held the position of Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy[14].
  • Robert Woodhouse held the position of director[15].
  • Among Robert Woodhouse's employers was University of Cambridge[16].
  • Robert Woodhouse was employed by Gonville and Caius College[17].
  • Robert Woodhouse was educated at Gonville and Caius College[18].
  • A notable student of Robert Woodhouse was Fearon Fallows[19].
  • Robert Woodhouse received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • Robert Woodhouse received the Smith's Prize[21].
  • Robert Woodhouse was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Robert Woodhouse is recorded as male[23].
  • Robert Woodhouse's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Robert Woodhouse's Commons category is recorded as Robert Woodhouse (mathematician)[25].
  • Robert Woodhouse's family name is recorded as Woodhouse[26].
  • Robert Woodhouse's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Woodhouse was born in Norwich[2]. He was born on April 28, 1773[3].

Education

Robert Woodhouse's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and astronomer[8]. Robert Woodhouse's field of work was mathematical analysis[12]. Employers include University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Gonville and Caius College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1348[34]. Positions held include Lucasian Professor of Mathematics[13], a chair[35], founded in 1663[36]; Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy[14], a professorship[37]; and director[15], a profession[38]. A notable student of him was Fearon Fallows[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40] and Smith's Prize[21], a science award[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 23, 1827[5] and December 28, 1827[10]. Robert Woodhouse passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at Gonville and Caius College[11].

Why It Matters

Robert Woodhouse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Robert Woodhouse born?

Robert Woodhouse's place of birth was Norwich[2].

Where did Robert Woodhouse die?

Robert Woodhouse passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did Robert Woodhouse do for work?

Robert Woodhouse worked as mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and astronomer[8].

Where did Robert Woodhouse go to school?

Robert Woodhouse was educated at Gonville and Caius College[18].

What awards did Robert Woodhouse receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20] and Smith's Prize[21].

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Woodhouse
    Instance of human
    Place of birth Norwich
    Student Fearon Fallows
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