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| Clifford, William Kingdon. Adm. sizar at TRINITY, Feb. 12, 1863. S. of William. B. May 4, 1845, at Exeter. School, King's College, London. Matric. Michs. 1863; Scholar, 1865; Prizeman; 2nd Smith's Prize; B.A. (2nd Wrangler) 1867; M.A. 1870. Fellow, 1868. A member of the 'Apostles.' Lecturer in Mathematics, 1868. Took part in the Eclipse Expedition, 1870; wrecked off Catania. Professor of Applied Mathematics at University College, London, 1871-9. F.R.A.S., 1873. F.R.S., 1874. Prominent member of the Metaphysical Society, 1874-9. A follower of the English school of philosophy, venerating Berkeley and Hume and radically opposed to the teachings of Hegelians. As a mathematician, helped to revolutionise the teaching of elementary mathematics; introduced into England the graphical and geometrical methods of Mobius, Culmann and other Germans. An effective lecturer; distinguished for his vivacity and quaint humour. Author, mathematical, etc. Died Mar. 3, 1879, at Madeira. Buried at Highgate. (D.N.B.) | William Kingdon CLIFFORD Approx. lifespan: 1845–1879 Tripos: Trin. Math. 1867star Adm sizar Trinity College 1863:02:12 s. of William. CLIFFORD b. Exeter, [ Devon ] 1845:05:04 School Sch: King's College London Matric 1863:10MT: Scholar 1865 Prizeman; 2nd Smith's Prize; BA 2 nd Wrangler 1867 MA 1870 Fellow 1868 Member of: : "Apostles." Lecturer in Mathematics: 1868 Took part in the Eclipse Expedition 1870 wrecked off Catania, [ Sicily ], [ Italy ] Professor of Applied Mathematics at: : Sch: University College London 1871-79 FRAS 1873 FRS 1874 Prominent Member of: : Metaphysical Society 1874-79 A follower of the English school of philosophy, venerating Berkeley and Hume and radically opposed to the teachings of Hegelians. As a mathematician, helped to revolutionise the teaching of elementary mathematics; introduced into England the graphical and geometrical methods of Mobius, Culmann and other Germans. An effective Lecturer: distinguished for his vivacity and quaint humour. Author, mathematical, etc. d. Madeira, [ Portugal ] 1879:03:03 bur. Highgate, [ London ] ( D.N.B. ) |