Background
Hamnet Holditch was born in 1800 at Lynn, Norfolk.
Hamnet Holditch was born in 1800 at Lynn, Norfolk.
In 1858, he introduced the result in geometry now known as Holditch"s theorem. In 1818, he began his studies of mathematics at the University of Cambridge (Caius College), having obtained his bachelor"s degree (Bachelor) in 1822 and his master"s degree (Master of Arts) in 1825. He was a Fellow of Caius College, and its President from 1835 until 1867, when he died.
He was the only son of George Holditch, and had two sisters.