Philip Kelland
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Philip Kelland PRSE FRS (17 October 1808 – 8 May 1879[1]) was an English mathematician. He was known mainly for his great influence on the development of education in Scotland.[2]
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Philip Kelland | |
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Born | 17 October 1808 Dunster, Somerset, England |
Died | 8 May 1879 (1879-05-09) (aged 70) Allen, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
Nationality (legal) | English |
Citizenship | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
Known for | Research on water waves Development of education in Scotland |
Awards | Smith's Prize (1834) Keith Prize (1849–51) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematician |
Institutions | University of Edinburgh |
Academic advisors | William Hopkins |
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