John Colson | |
|---|---|
 John Colson by John Wollaston | |
| Born | 1680 |
| Died | 20 January 1760 (aged 79–80) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Known for | Signed-digit representation |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Cambridge |
John Colson FRS (1680 – 20 January 1760) was an English clergyman, mathematician, and the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University.