Lewis Fry Richardson
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Summary
Lewis Fry Richardson was born on October 11, 1881[1], in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He died on September 30, 1953[3], in Kilmun[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], mathematician[6], psychologist[7], physicist[8], and meteorologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (846 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: peace and conflict researcher[12], polymath[13]
- Field of work: physics[14], weather forecasting[15]
- Employer: University of Manchester[16], Aberystwyth University[17], National Physical Laboratory[18], Met Office[19], Westminster College[20], University of Paisley[21], Friends' Ambulance Unit[22], University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[23]
- Educated at: Newcastle University[24], King's College[25], Bootham School[26]
- Student: Archibald Goldie[27]
- Notable work: Richardson extrapolation[28], modified Richardson iteration[29], Richardson number[30]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[31]
- Member of: Royal Society[32], Royal Meteorological Society[33]
- Religion or worldview: pacifism[34]
- Influenced by: Karl Pearson[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Lewis Fry Richardson (meteorologist)[37]
- Residence: England[38]
- Family name: Richardson[39]
- Given name: Lewis[40], Fry[41]
- Relative: Ralph Richardson[42], Julian Hunt, Baron Hunt of Chesterton[43], William Garnett[44]
- Student of: J. J. Thomson[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Name in native language: Lewis Fry Richardson[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Lewis Fry Richardson include Richardson extrapolation[48], an algorithm[49] and Richardson number[50], a mathematical concept[51].
Why It Matters
Lewis Fry Richardson has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Richardson extrapolation[48], an algorithm[49] and Richardson number[50], a mathematical concept[51].
FAQs
Where was Lewis Fry Richardson born?
Lewis Fry Richardson's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
Where did Lewis Fry Richardson die?
Lewis Fry Richardson died in Kilmun[4].
What did Lewis Fry Richardson do for work?
Lewis Fry Richardson worked as a cartographer[5], mathematician[6], psychologist[7], physicist[8], and meteorologist[9].
Where did Lewis Fry Richardson go to school?
Lewis Fry Richardson was educated at Newcastle University[24], King's College[25], and Bootham School[26].
What awards did Lewis Fry Richardson receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[31].