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Francis Alexander Tarleton

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Francis Alexander Tarleton (1841–1920) was an Irish mathematician and author who was Professor of Natural Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) from 1890 to 1902.[1][2]

Life and career

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Tarleton was born in county Monaghan, Ireland and was educated at TCD (Scholar 1860, BA 1861, MA 1865) where he spent his entire career.[3][4] While at TCD he served as bursar, senior dean, and vice provost, and was awarded an honorary ScD in 1891.[5] He wrote several books on dynamics and the mathematical theory of attraction.[6] He was active in the posing and solving of mathematical problems in the Educational Times[7] and was called to the bar in 1868.[2] He served as President of the Royal Irish Academy from 1906 to 1911.

Books

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References

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  1. ^ University Professors of Natural Philosophy Mathematics at TCD 1592–1992 by T. D. Spearman
  2. ^ a b Obituary of F. A. Tarleton Nature, Volume 105, edited by Sir Norman Lockyer
  3. ^ Dublin University Calendar, A Special Supplemental Volume for the year 1906-7. Vol. III. Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, and Co. Ltd. 1907.
  4. ^ Webb, D.A. (1992). J.R., Barlett (ed.). Trinity College Dublin Record Volume 1991. Dublin: Trinity College Dublin Press. ISBN 1-871408-07-5.
  5. ^ Past Senior Deans Trinity College website, February 2019
  6. ^ An introduction to the mathematical theory of attraction ... University of Michigan Historical Math Collection: Tarleton, Francis Alexander
  7. ^ Mathematical Questions and Solutions from the "Educational Times.", Volume 10
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