John Farrar
American mathematician and scientist
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Summary
John Farrar was born on July 1, 1779[1], in Lincoln[2]. He died on May 8, 1853[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery[7]
- Mother: Mercy Hoar Farrar[8]
- Spouse: Eliza Ware Farrar[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: mathematics[11]
- Employer: Harvard University[12]
- Educated at: Harvard University[13], Phillips Academy[14], Harvard College[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17], American Antiquarian Society[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family name: Farrar[20]
- Given name: John[21]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[24]
FAQs
Where was John Farrar born?
John Farrar was born in Lincoln[2].
Where did John Farrar die?
John Farrar passed away in Cambridge[4].
Who were John Farrar's parents?
John Farrar's mother was Mercy Hoar Farrar[8].
Who was John Farrar married to?
John Farrar's spouses include Eliza Ware Farrar[9].
What did John Farrar do for work?
John Farrar worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did John Farrar go to school?
John Farrar was educated at Harvard University[13], Phillips Academy[14], and Harvard College[15].
What awards did John Farrar receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].