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Daniel Buchanan

1880 – 1950

Canadian mathematician

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Lived 1880 – 1950 (aged 70). Daniel Buchanan was a Canadian mathematician.

Daniel Buchanan (14 April 1880 – 1 December 1950, Vancouver) was a Canadian mathematics and astronomy professor and academic administrator.

Biography Buchanan received from McMaster University B.A. in 1906, from Hamilton College B.A. in 1906 and M.A. in 1908, and from the University of Chicago Ph.D. in 1911. He was a professor of astronomy and mathematics from 1911 to 1920 at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. He was elected in 1921 a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. At the University of British Columbia he became in 1920 professor and head of the department of mathematics and astronomy and in 1928 dean of the faculty of arts and sciences. and in 1928 at Bologna.

At the University of British Columbia, the Buchanan Building (built from 1956 to 1960) and the Buchanan Tower (built in 1972) are named in his honour.

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University of Chicago
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University of British Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Buchanan?

Canadian mathematician

When was Daniel Buchanan born?

Daniel Buchanan was born on 14 April 1880.

When did Daniel Buchanan die?

Daniel Buchanan died on 1 December 1950.

What was Daniel Buchanan's occupation?

Daniel Buchanan was a mathematician.

What nationality was Daniel Buchanan?

Daniel Buchanan was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Buchanan

· Wikidata: Q43401928

· DBpedia: Daniel Buchanan (mathematician)

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