George W. Myers | |
|---|---|
 George W. Myers in about 1888. | |
| Born | April 30, 1864 |
| Died | November 23, 1931 (aged 67) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, astronomer, mathematician |
| Spouse |
Mary Eva Sims (m. 1889) |
| Children | Sarah Helen, Joseph Myers, and R. E. Lee Myers |
| Parent(s) | Robert Henry and Mary Helen Shawhan Myers |
| Academic background | |
| Education | B.S., 1888, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Ph.D, 1896, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign & University of Chicago |
George W. Myers (April 30, 1864 – November 23, 1931) was an American astronomer, mathematician and progressive educator. Born in Champaign Illinois, he earned his bachelor's degree in 1888 from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D in 1896 from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Germany under the supervision of Hugo von Seeliger.[1]
- ^ "Death of Prof. George W. Myers, '88". Illinois Alumni News. January 1932.