Duncan Sommerville
Duncan Sommerville (1879–1934) was a New Zealand mathematician, astronomer and painter.
Also recorded as Duncan M’Laren Young Sommerville.
Duncan Sommerville in brief
- Born
- 1879
- Died
- 1934
- Known for
- mathematician, astronomer, painter and historian
- Place of birth
- Beawar
Overview
Recorded at birth as Duncan MacLaren Young Sommerville.
Born at Beawar in 1879, died at Wellington in 1934.
In detail
Duncan Sommerville studied at University of St Andrews and Perth Academy.
The field of work recorded is geometry and history of mathematics.
Employment is recorded with Victoria University of Wellington, University of St Andrews and University of Otago. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh, Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand and Edinburgh Mathematical Society.
Works named in the authority record are Dehn–Sommerville equations.
Distinctions recorded are Hector Medal, Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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“Duncan Sommerville”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q5314611: Duncan Sommerville
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