George Peacock (1791–1858)

Mathematician and university reformer. BA, Cambridge (Trinity College), 1813. Tutor in mathematics at Trinity College, 1823–39. Lowndean Professor of astronomy and geometry, Cambridge University, 1837–58. Dean of Ely, 1839–58. FRS 1818.

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DSB

ODNB

Volumes

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