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Edward Ross

1881 – 1947

British mathematician

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Lived 1881 – 1947 (aged 65). Edward Ross was a British mathematician.

Edward Burns Ross FRSE (28 September 1881 – 11 January 1947) was a 20th-century Scottish mathematician who served as a professor of mathematics at the Madras Christian College.

Life

Ross was born on 28 September 1881 in Maud, Aberdeenshire the son of Ann and William Ross, an Inland Revenue supervisor. Following his father's death in 1887, his school teacher mother moved the family to Edinburgh in 1888. He was then educated at George Watson's School and was school dux in 1898. He studied mathematics and physics at the University of Edinburgh graduating with an MA in 1902. He then continued with postgraduate studies, using a Ferguson Scholarship, in Mathematical Tripos (seventh wrangler, 1904) at the University of Cambridge, gaining a further MA in 1906.

In 1906, he became assistant to Karl Pearson at University College, London staying for one academic year, and in 1907 obtained a post at Madras Christian College in India. His pupils included S. R. Ranganathan who later dedicated a book to him.

He retired due to ill-health in 1932 and went to live with his sisters at 41 Liberton Brae in south Edinburgh.

He died on 11 January 1947.

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Nationality
Education
George Watson's College, University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge
Employers
Madras Christian College, University College London
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Also known as
Edward Burns Ross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Ross?

British mathematician (1881-1947)

When was Edward Ross born?

Edward Ross was born on 28 September 1881 in Maud.

When did Edward Ross die?

Edward Ross died on 11 January 1947 in Edinburgh.

What was Edward Ross's occupation?

Edward Ross was a mathematician.

What nationality was Edward Ross?

Edward Ross was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Ross

· Wikidata: Q37737804

· DBpedia: Edward Burns Ross

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