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Christie, Samuel Hunter. Adm. sizar (age 17) at TRINITY, Oct. 7, 1800. S. of James, of London [antiquary and auctioneer, for whom see D.N.B.]. B. Mar. 22, 1784, at 90, Pall Mall. School, Walworth, Surrey (Mr Calty). Matric. Michs. 1800; Scholar, 1804; 1st Smith's Prizeman; B.A. (2nd Wrangler) 1805; M.A. 1808. Founded the University Boat Club. Mathematical Assistant at the Royal Military College, Woolwich, 1806; Professor of Mathematics, 1838-54. F.R.S., 1826; Secretary, 1837-54. Took a prominent part in promoting the advance in magnetical science. Served constantly upon the Compass Committee. Author, mathematical. Died Jan. 24, 1865, at Twickenham. Father of Charles C. (1827) and William H. M. (1863). (D.N.B.) | Samuel Hunter CHRISTIE Approx. lifespan: 17841865 Tripos: Trin. Math. 1805 Adm sizar aged 17 Trinity College 1800:10:07 s. of James CHRISTIE of London , [antiquary and auctioneer, for whom see D.N.B.]. b. 1784:03:22, at 90, Pall Mall, [London], School Sch: Walworth School ( Mr CALTY ) [Walworth], Surrey , Matric 1800:10MT: Scholar 1804 1st Smith's Prizeman; BA 2 nd Wrangler 1805 MA 1808 Sch: Founded University Boat Club Mathematical Assistant at: : Sch: Royal Military College Woolwich, [London], 1806 Professor of Mathematics: 1838-54 FRS 1826 Secretary: 1837-54 Took a prominent part in promoting the advance in magnetical science. Served constantly upon Compass Committee Author, mathematical. d. Twickenham, [Middlesex], 1865:01:24 father of Charles C. CHRISTIE (1827) father of William H. M. CHRISTIE (1863) ( D.N.B. ) [add:]His wife, who died 1829:05:27, aged 43, was sister to Mr C. CLAYDON of Cambridge[:add] [add:](P.J. Barnwell ? C. Chron. ?)[:add] [add:]Married 1844:10:15, at Killarney, [Co. Kerry], , Margaret Ellen, dau. of the late James Mahoney of Killarney, [Co. Kerry], [:add] [add:](P.J. Barnwell)[:add] |