Herbert Westren Turnbull
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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].