Percy Alexander MacMahon ( 1854 - 1929 )

Birth: Malta (26 September 1854) Death: Bognor Regis, Sussex (25 December 1929) Research Field: Mathematics, astronomy Education: Cheltenham; Royal Military Academy, Woolwich Career: Joined the Royal Artillery (1872); retired as Major; served in India; returned to England; Instructor in Mathematics, Woolwich (1882); Professor of Physics, Ordnance College (1890); Deputy Warden of the Standards, Board of Trade (1904-1920); member of Governing Body, Winchester College (1899-1924) Memberships: FRAS (President); Mathematical Society (President) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 5/06/1890 Medals/Prizes: Royal Medal 1900; Sylvester Medal 1919 Council: VP 1916-1917.