Michell, J. H. (John Henry)

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Mathematician. Michell was Lecturer in Mathematics, University of Melbourne, Australia from 1891 and then Professor 1923-1928. During the period 1890-1902 he published his researches in the theory of hydrodynamics and elasticity and became a world leader in the field.

From the description of Papers, 1881-1940. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83432376

Mathematician. Michell was a Lecturer in Mathematics, University of Melbourne, Australia from 1891 and then Professor 1923-1928. During the period 1890-1902 he published his researches in the theory of hydrodynamics and elasticity and became a world leader in the field.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1884-1890. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84008630

Michell (1863-1940) was born at Maldon, Victoria. He graduated B.A. from Melbourne in 1884, and studied the Mathematical Tripos at Cambridge 1884-1890, being elected Fellow of Trinity College in 1890. 1892-1923 lecturer in Mathematics and 1923-1928 Professor of Mathematics at the University of Melbourne. He published articles mainly relating to engineering problems, and also The Elements of Mathematics (1937 with M.H. Belz).

From the description of Papers and biographical material. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225791977

Place Name Admin Code Country
Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire
Australia
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Czechoslovakia, Europe
Stockton and Thornaby, North Riding of Yorkshire
Australia--Melbourne (Vic.)
Subject
College teachers
Elasticity
Hydrodynamics
Mathematicians
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Mathematicians
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Birth 1863-10-26

Death 1940-02-03

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