Charles Ernest Weatherburn | |
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| Born | 18 June 1884 Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales, |
| Died | 18 October 1974(1974-10-18) (aged 90) Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney,Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Awards | Hector Medal |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Melbourne,Canterbury University College |
Charles Ernest Weatherburn (18 June 1884 – 18 October 1974) was an Australian-born mathematician.[1][2][3]
Weatherburn graduated from theUniversity of Sydney an MA in 1906. After being awarded a scholarship he studied atTrinity College, Cambridge sitting theMathematical Tripos examinations in 1908. Weatherburn was awarded a First Class degree. On his return to Australia, Weatherburn taught atOrmond College of theUniversity of Melbourne.
In 1923 was appointed chair of mathematics inCanterbury College,University of New Zealand. He returned to Australia in 1929 as chair of mathematics at theUniversity of Western Australia, a post he held until he retired in 1950.
He died in Perth, Western Australia in 1974.
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