Education
University of Edinburgh.
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Thomas Galloway
Thomas Galloway Federal Reserve System was a Scottish mathematician born in Symington, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Career
In 1812 he entered the University of Edinburgh, where he distinguished himself in mathematics. Galloway was a voluminous, though, for the most part, anonymous writer His most notable paper, "On the proper motion of the solar system", was published in the Philosophical Transactions of 1847.
He contributed largely to the seventh edition of Encyclopædia Britannica, and also wrote several scientific papers for the Edinburgh Review and various scientific journals.
His Encyclopaedia article, "Probability", was published separately. He is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London.
Galloway was married to Margaret Wallace, daughter of the mathematician William Wallace.
Achievements
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Galloway was a voluminous, though, for the most part, an anonymous writer. His most interesting paper is " On the Proper Motion of the Solar System". He contributed largely to the seventh edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, and also wrote several scientific papers for the Edinburgh Review and various scientific journals. His Encyclopaedia article, " Probability, " was published separately.
Membership
Royal Society.
Connections
- Wife:
- Margaret Wallace
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Born
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Died
November 1, 1851 (aged 55) -
Resting place
Kensal Green Cemetery, London, England, United Kingdom -
Nationality
Scottish -
Religion
Society
Awards
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Fellow of the Royal Society; Royal Medal