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Morgan Crofton

Irish mathematician (1826-1915) · Academics · Died at 88

Morgan William Crofton was an Irish mathematician who contributed to the field of geometric probability theory. He also worked with James Joseph Sylvester and contributed an article on probability to the 9th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica. Crofton's formula is named in his honour.

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Fellow of the Royal Society1868

About this person

Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1826 to 1915 · aged 88