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Herbert William Richmond

1863 – 1948

Mathematician;

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About Herbert William Richmond

Lived 1863 – 1948 (aged 84). Herbert William Richmond was a British mathematician, known for Cremona–Richmond configuration.

Herbert William Richmond (17 July 1863 – 22 April 1948) was an English mathematician who studied the Cremona–Richmond configuration. One of his most popular works is an exact construction of the regular heptadecagon in 1893 (which was calculated before by Carl Friedrich Gauss).

Herbert was born on 17 July 1863 in Tottenham, England. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1911. On 22 April 1948, Herbert died in Cambridge, England.

The Richmond surface is named after him.

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Important facts

Born
17 July 1863, Tottenham
Birth century
19th century
Died
22 April 1948, Cambridge
Occupation
Mathematician
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Known for
Cremona–Richmond configuration
Education
Merchant Taylors' School, King's College
Positions held
Chairperson
Employers
King's College, HMS Excellent

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert William Richmond?

mathematician; (1863-1948)

When was Herbert William Richmond born?

Herbert William Richmond was born on 17 July 1863 in Tottenham.

When did Herbert William Richmond die?

Herbert William Richmond died on 22 April 1948 in Cambridge.

What was Herbert William Richmond's occupation?

Herbert William Richmond was a mathematician.

What was Herbert William Richmond known for?

Herbert William Richmond was known for Cremona–Richmond configuration.

What nationality was Herbert William Richmond?

Herbert William Richmond was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert William Richmond

· Wikidata: Q5735919

· DBpedia: Herbert William Richmond

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