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Robert Stawell Ball

Robert Stawell Ball (1840–1913) was an astronomer, mathematician and university teacher.

Also recorded as Robert S. Ball; Sir Robert Stawell Ball; Sir R. S. Ball.

Overview

Born at Dublin in 1840, died at Cambridge in 1913.

In detail

Robert Stawell Ball studied at Trinity College, Dublin. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is astronomy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Dublin and Cambridge. Employment is recorded with Royal College of Science for Ireland, William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse and Trinity College, Dublin. Positions recorded include Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry and Royal Astronomer of Ireland. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Works named in the authority record are Experimental Mechanics, A treatise on the theory of screws, screw theory, In starry realms and The Story of Heavens.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society and Cunningham Medal.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Robert Stawell Ball”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q379367: Robert Stawell Ball

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