Herbert Westren Turnbull

British mathematician (*1885 – †1961)
Person human Q1609296
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Summary

Herbert Westren Turnbull was born on August 31, 1885[1], in Tettenhall[2]. He died on May 4, 1961[3], in Grasmere[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], historian of mathematics[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Position held: Regius Professor of Mathematics[10], chairperson[11]
  • Employer: St Catharine's College[12], University of Liverpool[13], University of Hong Kong[14], University of St Andrews[15], Repton School[16]
  • Educated at: University of Cambridge[17]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Keith Medal[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], Smith's Prize[21], Gunning Victoria Jubilee Prize[22]
  • Member of: Royal Society[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Doctoral student: Walter Ledermann[25], Andrew H. Wallace[26], Alexander Inglis[27], Andrew Waterson[28]
  • Archives at: Cambridge University Library[29]
  • Family name: Turnbull[30]
  • Given name: Herbert[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
  • Birth name: Herbert Westren Turnbull[33]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[34]

Why It Matters

Herbert Westren Turnbull has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

His notable doctoral advisees include Walter Ledermann[37], a mathematician[38], 1911–2009[39], of United Kingdom[40], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[41], specialised in algebra[42].

FAQs

Where was Herbert Westren Turnbull born?

Herbert Westren Turnbull was born in Tettenhall[2].

Where did Herbert Westren Turnbull die?

Herbert Westren Turnbull passed away in Grasmere[4].

What did Herbert Westren Turnbull do for work?

Herbert Westren Turnbull worked as a mathematician[5], historian of mathematics[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Herbert Westren Turnbull go to school?

Herbert Westren Turnbull was educated at University of Cambridge[17].

What awards did Herbert Westren Turnbull receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Keith Medal[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[20], and Smith's Prize[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . cambridge.org. cambridge.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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