Robert Tucker (mathematician)
Robert Tucker (born April 26, 1832 in Walworth (London) , † January 29, 1905 in Worthing ) was a British mathematician.
Tucker studied mathematics from 1851 in Cambridge (St. John's College) and was Wrangler in the Tripos exams . He then became a math teacher at various schools, most recently from 1865 to 1899 at the University College School in London. In 1902 he retired and moved from London to Worthing.
In 1865 he became a member of the London Mathematical Society, the year it was founded. From 1867 to 1902 he was its Honorary Secretary and editor of the company's proceedings for 30 years.
He edited the writings of William Kingdon Clifford . He published some work on geometry where Tucker circles are named after him. Inspired by Brocard points in the triangle, he investigated the corresponding problem in polygons with a higher number of pages, especially in the harmonic four-sided.
He had been married since 1866 and had three daughters.
Web links
- John J. O'Connor, Edmund F. Robertson : Robert Tucker (mathematician). In: MacTutor History of Mathematics archive .
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tucker, Robert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British mathematician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 26, 1832 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Walworth |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 29, 1905 |
| Place of death | Worthing |