About William McFadden Orr
Lived 1866 – 1934 (aged 68). William McFadden Orr was a British and Irish mathematician.
William McFadden Orr, FRS (2 May 1866 – 14 August 1934) was a British and Irish mathematician.
He was born in Comber, County Down and educated at Methodist College Belfast and Queen's College, Belfast under John Purser, before entering St John's College, Cambridge and graduating as Senior Wrangler in 1888. He was elected a fellow of his college, and became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1909.
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Who was William McFadden Orr?
Irish mathematician (1866–1934)
When was William McFadden Orr born?
William McFadden Orr was born on 2 May 1866 in Comber.
When did William McFadden Orr die?
William McFadden Orr died on 14 August 1934 in Douglas.
What was William McFadden Orr's occupation?
William McFadden Orr was a mathematician.
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William McFadden Orr was British and Irish.
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