James Wilson (1774? – 24 April 1829) was an Irish mathematician whose career was spent at Trinity College Dublin (TCD).[1] He was born in Dublin, his father being William, and was brought up there. He studied at TCD, graduating BA (1794), MA (1800) and later BD & DD (1811).[2]
James Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1774 |
| Died | 1829 (aged 54–55) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Academics of Trinity College Dublin Donegall Lecturers of Mathematics at Trinity College Dublin |
While at TCD he was elected a Fellow (1800), was Donegall Lecturer (1807–1820),[3] and Erasmus Smith's Professor of Mathematics (1822–1825).[4] He spent his final years as Rector of Clonfeacle (Tyrone) (1825–1829).[1]
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edit- Burtchaell, G. D., and Sadleir, T. U. (eds), Alumni Dublinensis: A Register of the Students, Graduates, Professors and Provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin, 1593–1860 (Dublin, 1935)
- Mathematics at TCD 1592–1992 TCD School of Mathematics: The Eighteenth Century
- The Dublin University Calendar For The Year 1877 TCD School of Mathematics
- Armagh clergy and parishes compiled by James B. Leslie