Charles Hutton | |
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| Born | 14 August 1737 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 27 January 1823 (aged 85) London, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Awards | Copley Medal 1778 |
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| Fields | mathematics |
| Institutions | Royal Military Academy |
Charles Hutton FRS FRSE LLD (14 August 1737 – 27 January 1823) was an English mathematician and surveyor. He was professor of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich from 1773 to 1807. He is remembered for his calculation of the density of the earth from Nevil Maskelyne's measurements collected during the Schiehallion experiment.