William Spence

Scottish mathematician (1777-1815)
Person human Q23647822
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William Spence

Summary

William Spence is a human[1]. His place of birth was Greenock[2]. He was born on July 31, 1777[3]. He passed away in Glasgow[4]. He died on May 22, 1815[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and flautist[7].

Key Facts

  • William Spence was born in Greenock[2].
  • William Spence passed away in Glasgow[4].
  • William Spence was born on July 31, 1777[3].
  • William Spence died on May 22, 1815[5].
  • William Spence's professions included mathematician[6].
  • William Spence worked as a flautist[7].
  • A notable work attributed to William Spence is Spence's function[8].
  • William Spence is recorded as male[9].
  • William Spence's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • William Spence's family name is recorded as Spence[11].
  • William Spence's given name is recorded as William[12].

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Origins and Family

Born in Greenock[2], William Spence… he was born on July 31, 1777[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and flautist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Spence is Spence's function[8].

Death and Burial

William Spence died on May 22, 1815[5]. He died in Glasgow[4].

FAQs

Where was William Spence born?

William Spence was born in Greenock[2].

Where did William Spence die?

William Spence passed away in Glasgow[4].

What did William Spence do for work?

William Spence worked as mathematician[6] and flautist[7].

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. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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