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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: 1784–1865
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]

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