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James Ivory

1765 – 1842

Scottish mathematician

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About James Ivory

Lived 1765 – 1842 (aged 77). James Ivory was a British mathematician, astronomer and university teacher.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, Dundee Academy, Edinburgh University
Employers
Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Encyclopædia Britannica
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Copley Medal; Royal Medal; Royal Society Bakerian Medal; Knight of the Royal Order of the Welfs

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James Ivory's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James Ivory?

Scottish mathematician

When was James Ivory born?

James Ivory was born on 17 February 1765 in Dundee.

When did James Ivory die?

James Ivory died on 21 September 1842 in London.

What was James Ivory's occupation?

James Ivory was a mathematician, astronomer and university teacher.

What nationality was James Ivory?

James Ivory was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Ivory

· Wikidata: Q497656

· DBpedia: James Ivory (mathematician)

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