Thomas Jones (mathematician)
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Thomas Jones (23 June 1756 – 18 July 1807) was Head Tutor at Trinity College, Cambridge, for twenty years and an outstanding teacher of mathematics. He is notable as a mentor of Adam Sedgwick.
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Thomas Jones | |
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Born | (1756-06-23)23 June 1756 Berriew, Montgomeryshire, Wales |
Died | 18 July 1807(1807-07-18) (aged 51) Edgware Road, London, England |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge Trinity College, Cambridge |
Awards | First Smith's Prize |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematician |
Institutions | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Academic advisors | Thomas Postlethwaite John Cranke |
Notable students | Adam Sedgwick John Hudson |
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