Samuel Earnshaw
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Summary
Samuel Earnshaw was born on February 1, 1805[1], in Sheffield[2]. He died on December 6, 1888[3], in Sheffield[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], physicist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Field of work: physics[10]
- Educated at: St John's College[11]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family name: Earnshaw[14]
- Given name: Samuel[15]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Samuel Earnshaw include Earnshaw's theorem[16], a theorem[17].
Why It Matters
Samuel Earnshaw has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
Entities named for him include Earnshaw's theorem[16], a theorem[17].
FAQs
Where was Samuel Earnshaw born?
Samuel Earnshaw was born in Sheffield[2].
Where did Samuel Earnshaw die?
Samuel Earnshaw passed away in Sheffield[4].
What did Samuel Earnshaw do for work?
Samuel Earnshaw worked as a mathematician[5], physicist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Samuel Earnshaw go to school?
Samuel Earnshaw was educated at St John's College[11].