William Jack
Scottish mathematician and journalist
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Summary
William Jack was born on May 29, 1834[1], in Stewarton[2]. He died on March 20, 1924[3], in Glasgow[4]. He worked as a newspaper editor[5], mathematician[6], and journalist[7].
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 23, 1924[8]
- Place of burial: Irvine Old Parish Church[9]
- Spouse: Agnes Jack[10]
- Position held: editor[11]
- Employer: University of Glasgow[12], Victoria University of Manchester[13], Peterhouse[14], Her Majesty's Inspector of Education[15], The Herald[16], Macmillan Publishers[17]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[18], Irvine Royal Academy[19], University of Cambridge[20]
- Student: George Alexander Gibson[21]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22], Smith's Prize[23]
- Member of: Scottish Mountaineering Club[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Jack[26]
- Given name: William[27]
- Relative: John Pringle Nichol[28], John Nichol[29]
- Different from: William Jack[30]
FAQs
Where was William Jack born?
William Jack's place of birth was Stewarton[2].
Where did William Jack die?
William Jack passed away in Glasgow[4].
Who was William Jack married to?
William Jack's spouses include Agnes Jack[10].
What did William Jack do for work?
William Jack worked as a newspaper editor[5], mathematician[6], and journalist[7].
Where did William Jack go to school?
William Jack was educated at University of Glasgow[18], Irvine Royal Academy[19], and University of Cambridge[20].
What awards did William Jack receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22] and Smith's Prize[23].