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S L Loney
Sydney Luxton Loney, M.A. (16 March 1860 – 16 May 1939) held the esteemed post of Professor of Mathematics at Royal Holloway College, Egham, Surrey, and was also a Fellow of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. He authored several mathematics textbooks, many of which have gone into multiple reprints over the years. He is known as an early influence on Srinivasa Ramanujan. Loney began his schooling at Maidstone Grammar School, then moved to Tonbridge School, where his aptitude for mathematics first became evident. In 1882 he graduated B.A. from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge as 3rd Wrangler, placing him third in the notoriously rigorous Mathematical Tripos. After Cambridge, Loney was elected a Fellow of Sidney Sussex College from 1885 to 1891, during which time he deepened his engagement with both teaching and research. In 1888 he accepted the Chair of Mathematics at Royal Holloway College (University of London), a position he held until his retirement in 1920. Beyond hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chevithorne
Chevithorne () is a small village near Tiverton, Devon, Tiverton, Devon. It lies three miles to the North East of Tiverton. 'Chenetorne' is identified in two entries of Domesday Book: The first entry tells us the manor of Chevithorne, had a taxable value 0.6 geld units, and worth £2.3 to the lord in 1086. The holding was populated by 4 villagers. 2 smallholders. 8 slaves. There was enough ploughland for 2 lord's plough teams. and 2 men's plough teams and had, in addition, 0.12 lord's lands. 8 acres of meadow. 15 acres in pasture. and 3 acres of woodland. There were also 10 cattle and 60 sheep. The 'Lords' of this holding in 1086: are named as Alwin (who is also named as lord in 1066), and Beatrix (the sister of Ralph of Pomeroy and William 'the goat'). Ralph de Pomeroy was Tenant-in-chief, He was a large land holder in Devon, and his brother William held several properties as both lord and Tenant-in-Chief. The balance of the land was held by Baldwin,'the Sheriff', as Tenant in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
