William Lax
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William Lax
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William Lax was an English astronomer and mathematician who served as Lowndean Professor of Astronomy and Geometry at the University of Cambridge for 41 years. Lax was born in Ravensworth in the North Riding of Yorkshire. He attended Trinity College, Cambridge and graduated Bachelor of Arts as the Senior Wrangler and first Smith's Prizeman of his year. He was elected a fellow of Trinity College, ordained as a minister, and received his Master of Arts. Lax was granted the livings of vicar of Mars
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English astronomer and mathematician (1761–1836)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Lax
date created:
2011-03-04T06:15:53Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T07:25:40Z
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