Turnbull, H. W. (Herbert Westren), 1885-1961
Variant namesHerbert Westren Turnbull (1885-1961), mathematician, was born in Wolverhampton and attended Trinity College, Cambridge, taking the Mathematics Tripos. He was a fellow of St John's College, Oxford, from 1919 to 1926. Turnbull made important contributions in the field of algebra. His works include The mathematical discoveries of Newton (1945).
From the guide to the Herbert Westren Turnbull: Notebooks and Papers, 20th century, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)
Regius Professor of Mathematics, St. Andrews University, 1921-1950.
From the description of Papers. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77716310
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| referencedIn | Michael S. Mahoney papers., 1923-2008 | University of Minnesota Libraries. Charles Babbage Institute. | |
| creatorOf | Turnbull, H. W. (Herbert Westren), 1885-1961. Papers. | American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library | |
| referencedIn | Herbert Westren Turnbull: Notebooks and Papers, 20th century | Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives | |
| creatorOf | Herbert Westren Turnbull: Notebooks and Papers, 20th century | Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives |
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Birth 1885-08-31
Death 1961-05-04
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