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John Lighton Synge

John Lighton Synge was an Irish mathematician, physicist, university teacher and writer (1897–1995). He was born at Dublin.

Also recorded as J. L. Synge.

Overview

Born at Dublin in 1897, died at Dublin in 1995.

In detail

John Lighton Synge studied at Trinity College, Dublin and St. Andrew's College. training under Matthew Wyatt Joseph Fry is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is mathematics, theoretical physics and theory of relativity.

Employment is recorded with University of Toronto, Trinity College, Dublin and Ohio State University. Positions recorded include chairperson. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Society of Canada and Royal Irish Academy.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Henry Marshall Tory Medal and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Chronology

  1. 1897John Lighton Synge born at Dublin.
  2. 1995John Lighton Synge died at Dublin.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Lighton Synge”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q364650: John Lighton Synge

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