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F. H. Jackson

1870 – 1960

British mathematician

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About F. H. Jackson

Lived 1870 – 1960 (aged 89). F. H. Jackson was a mathematician and priest.

The Reverend Frank Hilton Jackson (16 August 1870 in Hull, England – 27 April 1960) was an English clergyman and mathematician who worked on basic hypergeometric series. He introduced several q-analogs such as the Jackson–Bessel functions, the Jackson-Hahn-Cigler q-addition, the Jackson derivative, and the Jackson integral.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Peterhouse
Employers
Royal Navy, Church of England
Awards
China War Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was F. H. Jackson?

British mathematician

When was F. H. Jackson born?

F. H. Jackson was born on 16 August 1870 in Kingston upon Hull.

When did F. H. Jackson die?

F. H. Jackson died on 27 April 1960 in Cookridge.

What was F. H. Jackson's occupation?

F. H. Jackson was a mathematician and priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: F. H. Jackson

· Wikidata: Q5423908

· DBpedia: F. H. Jackson

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