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Burnside, William (1852-1927) mathematician
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1852-1927
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Admitted to St John's College, Cambridge, in 1871. Migrated to Pembroke College, 1873; graduated B.A. (2nd Wrangler), 1875; Fellow and Lecturer of Pembroke College, 1875-1886; Professor of mathematics at the Royal Navy College, Greenwich, 1885-1919. Elected Fellow of the Royal Society, 1893.
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GB 275 002069
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GB 275