William Braikenridge

Scottish cleric and mathematician
Person human Q15994322
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William Braikenridge

Summary

William Braikenridge is a human[1]. He was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1700[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 30, 1762[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and Anglican priest[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Scotland[2], William Braikenridge…
  • William Braikenridge passed away in London[4].
  • William Braikenridge was born on January 1, 1700[3].
  • William Braikenridge died on July 30, 1762[5].
  • William Braikenridge is buried at St Michael Bassishaw[9].
  • William Braikenridge is buried at New Southgate Cemetery[10].
  • William Braikenridge held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[11].
  • William Braikenridge held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • William Braikenridge worked as a mathematician[6].
  • William Braikenridge's professions included Anglican priest[7].
  • William Braikenridge held the position of parson[13].
  • William Braikenridge was employed by The Queen's College[14].
  • Among William Braikenridge's employers was Sion College[15].
  • William Braikenridge was educated at Marischal College[16].
  • A notable work attributed to William Braikenridge is Braikenridge–Maclaurin theorem[17].
  • William Braikenridge received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • William Braikenridge was a member of Royal Society[19].
  • William Braikenridge's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].
  • William Braikenridge is recorded as male[21].
  • William Braikenridge's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • William Braikenridge's family name is recorded as Braikenridge[23].
  • William Braikenridge's given name is recorded as William[24].

Body

Origins and Family

William Braikenridge's place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1700[3].

Education

William Braikenridge was educated at Marischal College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and Anglican priest[7]. Employers include The Queen's College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1341[27] and Sion College[15], a college[28], in United Kingdom[29]. William Braikenridge held the position of parson[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Braikenridge is Braikenridge–Maclaurin theorem[17].

Recognition

William Braikenridge received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

Personal Life

William Braikenridge's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].

Death and Burial

William Braikenridge died on July 30, 1762[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Recorded place of burial include St Michael Bassishaw[9] and New Southgate Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

William Braikenridge is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was William Braikenridge born?

William Braikenridge's place of birth was Scotland[2].

Where did William Braikenridge die?

William Braikenridge passed away in London[4].

What did William Braikenridge do for work?

William Braikenridge worked as mathematician[6] and Anglican priest[7].

Where did William Braikenridge go to school?

William Braikenridge was educated at Marischal College[16].

What awards did William Braikenridge receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → London
    Date of birth → +1700-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Employer → The Queen's College, Sion College
    Occupation → mathematician, Anglican priest
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