Stephen Parkinson

British mathematician (1823–1889)
Person human Q7610197
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Summary

Stephen Parkinson was born on August 1, 1823[1], in Keighley[2]. He died on January 2, 1889[3], in Newnham[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Church of St Mary Magdalene[7]
  • Employer: St John's College[8]
  • Educated at: St John's College[9]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[10]
  • Member of: Royal Society[11], Royal Astronomical Society[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Parkinson[14]
  • Given name: Stephen[15]
  • Relative: John Welchman Whateley[16]
  • Student of: John Hymers[17]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Parkinson born?

Stephen Parkinson was born in Keighley[2].

Where did Stephen Parkinson die?

Stephen Parkinson passed away in Newnham[4].

What did Stephen Parkinson do for work?

Stephen Parkinson worked as a mathematician[5].

Where did Stephen Parkinson go to school?

Stephen Parkinson was educated at St John's College[9].

What awards did Stephen Parkinson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[10].

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. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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