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William Hopkins

English mathematician and geologist (1793-1866) · Academics · Died at 73

William Hopkins FRS was an English mathematician and geologist. He is famous as a private tutor of aspiring undergraduate Cambridge mathematicians, earning him the sobriquet the "senior-wrangler maker."

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Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society
Wollaston Medal

About this person

Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1793 to 1866 · aged 73