Description

The Simson Chair of Mathematics was founded in 1955 and named for Robert Simson, the Professor of Mathematics from 1711 to 1761.

Summary

Mathematics (Simson Chair)
Award Type: Professorships
Year Founded: 1955
Record last updated: 10th Apr 2008

University Connections

Associated people

Post Holder:

• 2001 - Nicholas Hill
• 1992 - Brian Straughan
• 1956 - Ian Sneddon

Memorialised:

• Robert Simson