Andrew Barclay (mathematician)
Scottish mathematician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Andrew Jeffrey Gunion Barclay (19 April 1849 – 15 September 1943) was a Scottish mathematician, known for being one of the founders of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society.
Andrew Jeffrey Gunion Barclay | |
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| Born | April 19, 1849 |
| Died | 15 September 1943 (aged 94) |
| Resting place | Saint Andrews Churchyard in Aldringham 52.186180°N 1.585055°E |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Known for | Founder of Edinburgh Mathematical Society |
| Spouse | Jane Pender |
| Parent(s) | George and Jane Barclay |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | George Watson's College High School of Glasgow |
Life and work
Barclay studied at University of Edinburgh where he graduated in mathematics in 1880.[1] Then he was professor of mathematics at George Watson's College (Edinburgh) and at High School of Glasgow.[2] He retired in 1914 and went to reside in London with a son.
Barclay, with Alexander Yule Fraser and Cargill Gilston Knott, issued in January 1883 a circular calling for a Mathematical Society.[3] That year the Edinburgh Mathematical Society was founded and Barclay became its president in 1884.
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