William Whiston
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William Whiston was born on December 9, 1667, in Norton Juxta Twycross[1][2][3][4] and died on August 22, 1752, at Lyndon Hall[1][2][3][4]. He was a citizen of the Kingdom of Great Britain and practiced Anglicanism[2]. His education took place at Clare College, University of Cambridge, and Landau Forte Academy QEMS[2][5]. Following his death, he was buried at the Church of St Martin[6].
Working as a mathematician, physicist, historian, university teacher, philosopher, and theologian, he specialized in the field of mathematics. He was influenced by David Gregory and Isaac Newton[2]. His employers included the University of Cambridge from 1701 to 1710, Clare College from 1691 to 1699, and the Anglican Diocese of Norwich from 1694 to 1698[2].
He held the position of vicar from 1698 to 1701[2]. Subsequently, he served as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics from 1702 to 1711[2].
William Whiston
Summary
William Whiston is a human[1]. He was born in Norton Juxta Twycross[2]. He was born on December 9, 1667[3]. He died in Lyndon Hall[4]. He died on August 22, 1752[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William Whiston's place of birth was Norton Juxta Twycross[2].
- William Whiston passed away in Lyndon Hall[4].
- William Whiston was born on December 9, 1667[3].
- William Whiston died on August 22, 1752[5].
- William Whiston is buried at Church of St Martin[12].
- A child of William Whiston was John Whiston[13].
- William Whiston held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
- William Whiston's professions included mathematician[6].
- William Whiston worked as a physicist[7].
- William Whiston's professions included historian[8].
- William Whiston worked as a university teacher[9].
- William Whiston worked as a philosopher[10].
- William Whiston's professions included theologian[15].
- William Whiston's field of work was mathematician[16].
- William Whiston held the position of vicar[17].
- William Whiston held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics[18].
- Among William Whiston's employers was University of Cambridge[19].
- Among William Whiston's employers was Clare College[20].
- Among William Whiston's employers was Anglican Diocese of Norwich[21].
- William Whiston's education included a stint at Clare College[22].
- William Whiston was educated at University of Cambridge[23].
- William Whiston's education included a stint at Landau Forte Academy QEMS[24].
- A notable student of William Whiston was James Jurin[25].
- William Whiston's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[26].
- William Whiston's religion is recorded as Baptists[27].
Body
Origins and Family
William Whiston was born in Norton Juxta Twycross[2]. He was born on December 9, 1667[3].
Education
Educated at Clare College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1326[30]; University of Cambridge[23], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1209[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Landau Forte Academy QEMS[24], a secondary school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 2011[37]. William Whiston studied under Isaac Newton[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], philosopher[10], and theologian[15]. William Whiston's field of work was mathematician[16]. Employers include University of Cambridge[19], a collegiate university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1209[41], headquartered in Cambridge[42]; Clare College[20], a college of the University of Cambridge[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1326[45]; and Anglican Diocese of Norwich[21], an Anglican diocese[46], in United Kingdom[47], headquartered in Norwich[48]. Positions held include vicar[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[49] and Lucasian Professor of Mathematics[18], a chair[50], founded in 1663[51]. A notable student of him was James Jurin[25].
Personal Life
A child of William Whiston was John Whiston[13]. Religious affiliations include Anglicanism[26], a Christian denominational family[52] and Baptists[27], a Christian denominational family[53].
Death and Burial
William Whiston died on August 22, 1752[5]. He died in Lyndon Hall[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Martin[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Whiston include Dorsa Whiston[54], a dorsum[55].
Why It Matters
William Whiston ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (250 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Dorsa Whiston[54], a dorsum[55].
FAQs
Where was William Whiston born?
Born in Norton Juxta Twycross[2], William Whiston…
Where did William Whiston die?
William Whiston passed away in Lyndon Hall[4].
What did William Whiston do for work?
William Whiston worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10].
Where did William Whiston go to school?
William Whiston was educated at Clare College[22], University of Cambridge[23], and Landau Forte Academy QEMS[24].