William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker
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Summary
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker was born on January 1, 1620[1], in Castlelyons[2]. He died on April 5, 1684[3], in London[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Newcastle[8]
- Place of burial: Church of the Holy Saviour[9]
- Father: William Brouncker, 1st Viscount Brouncker of Lyons[10]
- Mother: Winifred Leigh[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[12]
- Field of work: mathematics[13]
- Position held: President of the Royal Society[14], Lord Keeper of the Great Seal[15], chairperson[16]
- Employer: Gresham College[17]
- Educated at: University of Oxford[18]
- Member of: Royal Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Noble title: Viscount Brouncker[21]
- Commons category: William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker[22]
- Family name: Brouncker[23]
- Given name: William[24]
- Depicted by: Q141538070[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], The Mathematics of Great Amateurs[28], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], William Brouncker MD Viscount Castlelyons (c 1620-84) First President of the Royal Society.[30], The first President of the Royal Society[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Commons Creator page: William Brouncker[33]
- Name in native language: William Brouncker[34]
- Time period: 17th century generation[35]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[36]
Why It Matters
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker born?
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker's place of birth was Castlelyons[2].
Where did William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker die?
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker passed away in London[4].
Who were William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker's parents?
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker's father was William Brouncker, 1st Viscount Brouncker of Lyons[10]. William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker's mother was Winifred Leigh[11].
What did William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker do for work?
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker go to school?
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker was educated at University of Oxford[18].