E. W. Hobson | |
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 Ernest William Hobson (1856–1933) | |
| Born | 27 October 1856 Derby, England |
| Died | 19 April 1933 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Royal School of Mines Christ's College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Real analysis |
| Awards | Royal Medal (1907) De Morgan Medal (1920) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematician |
| Institutions | Christ's College, Cambridge |
| Notable students | Philippa Fawcett John Maynard Keynes |
Ernest William Hobson FRS[1] (27 October 1856 – 19 April 1933) was an English mathematician, now remembered mostly for his books, some of which broke new ground in their coverage in English of topics from mathematical analysis. He was Sadleirian Professor of Pure Mathematics at the University of Cambridge from 1910 to 1931.
- ^ "Ernest William Hobson. 1856-1933". Obituary Notices of Fellows of the Royal Society. 1 (3): 236–413. 1934. doi:10.1098/rsbm.1934.0008.