Robert Giffen

Robert Giffen (1837–1910) was an economist, statistician and writer.

Also recorded as Sir Robert Giffen.

Robert Giffen in brief

Born
1837
Died
1910
Known for
economist, statistician and writer
Place of birth
Lanarkshire
Contents

Overview

Born at Lanarkshire in 1837, died at Fort Augustus in 1910.

In detail

Robert Giffen studied at University of Glasgow. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is statistics.

Positions recorded include president of the Royal Statistical Society. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Royal Statistical Society.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Order of the Bath and Guy Medal in Gold.

Sources

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    “Robert Giffen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q961773: Robert Giffen

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