Samuel Roberts

British mathematician (1827–1913)
Person human Q2218809
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Samuel Roberts

Summary

Samuel Roberts is a human[1]. His place of birth was Horncastle[2]. He was born on +1827-12-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1913-09-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and solicitor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Horncastle[2], Samuel Roberts…
  • Samuel Roberts passed away in London[4].
  • Samuel Roberts was born on +1827-12-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Samuel Roberts died on +1913-09-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].
  • Samuel Roberts held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Samuel Roberts worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Samuel Roberts worked as a solicitor[7].
  • Samuel Roberts held the position of chairperson[11].
  • Samuel Roberts's education included a stint at University of London[12].
  • Samuel Roberts's education included a stint at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle[13].
  • Samuel Roberts was educated at New College Manchester[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Samuel Roberts is Cognate linkage[15].
  • Samuel Roberts received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Samuel Roberts received the De Morgan Medal[17].
  • Samuel Roberts was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Samuel Roberts was a member of London Mathematical Society[19].
  • Samuel Roberts's image is recorded as Samuel Roberts FRS.jpg[20].
  • Samuel Roberts is recorded as male[21].
  • Samuel Roberts's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Samuel Roberts's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 7459165750902254220005[23].
  • Samuel Roberts's IdRef ID is recorded as 262723018[24].
  • Samuel Roberts's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 285545201[25].
  • Samuel Roberts's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0km38p5[26].
  • Samuel Roberts's family name is recorded as Roberts[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Samuel Roberts was born in Horncastle[2]. He was born on +1827-12-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of London[12], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31]; Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle[13], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 2012[34]; and New College Manchester[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and solicitor[7]. Samuel Roberts held the position of chairperson[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Samuel Roberts is Cognate linkage[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36] and De Morgan Medal[17], a science award[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Death and Burial

Samuel Roberts died on +1913-09-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Samuel Roberts ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Roberts born?

Born in Horncastle[2], Samuel Roberts…

Where did Samuel Roberts die?

Samuel Roberts died in London[4].

What did Samuel Roberts do for work?

Samuel Roberts worked as mathematician[6] and solicitor[7].

Where did Samuel Roberts go to school?

Samuel Roberts was educated at University of London[12], Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle[13], and New College Manchester[14].

What awards did Samuel Roberts receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16] and De Morgan Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . 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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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