William Herrick Macaulay, Date of Birth, Date of Death

William Herrick Macaulay

British mathematician

Date of Birth: 16-Nov-1853

Date of Death: 28-Nov-1936

Profession: mathematician

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

William Herrick Macaulay (November 16, 1853 – November 28, 1936) was a British mathematician, Fellow and Vice-Provost of King's College, Cambridge, and close friend of Karl Pearson.
[1] He also corresponded with John Maynard Keynes [2] He was born in Hodnet, Shropshire and died in Clent.
George Campbell Macaulay was his brother.
He is known for his work in engineering and proposed a mechanical technique for the structural analysis, for purposes of beam or shaft deflection. He received a B.A.
from Durham University (1874) and an M.A.
from Cambridge (1877).
He worked in a granite quarry company.
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