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Robert Tucker

1832 – 1905

British mathematician

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About Robert Tucker

Lived 1832 – 1905 (aged 72). Robert Tucker was a British mathematician.

Robert Tucker (1832–1905) was an English mathematician, who was secretary of the London Mathematical Society for more than 30 years.

Life and work Son of a soldier who fought in the Peninsular War, Tucker studied at St. John's College, Cambridge, where he was 35th wrangler in 1855. He mastered mathematics at University College London from 1865 to 1899.

He is known for "Tucker circles", a family of circles invariant on parallel displacing.

He is also known for editing the Mathematical Papers of William Kingdon Clifford in 1882, and editing the Book IV of Elements of Dynamic in 1887.

Tucker acted as secretary of the London Mathematical Society from 1867 to 1902.

He was also a collector of mathematician's photographs. His collection, named Tucker collection is preserved by the London Mathematical Society at De Morgan house.

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Important facts

Born
26 April 1832, Walworth
Birth century
19th century
Died
29 January 1905, Worthing
Occupation
Mathematician
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
St John's College, St. John's College, Cambridge
Positions held
Secretary
Employers
University College School, Brighton College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Tucker?

British mathematician (1832-1905)

When was Robert Tucker born?

Robert Tucker was born on 26 April 1832 in Walworth.

When did Robert Tucker die?

Robert Tucker died on 29 January 1905 in Worthing.

What was Robert Tucker's occupation?

Robert Tucker was a mathematician.

What nationality was Robert Tucker?

Robert Tucker was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Tucker

· Wikidata: Q15842741

· DBpedia: Robert Tucker (mathematician)

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