Alexander John Ellis
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1814 – 1890
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Who was Alexander John Ellis?
Alexander John Ellis, FRS was an English mathematician and philologist. He changed his name from his father's name Sharpe to his mother's maiden name Ellis in 1825, as a condition of receiving significant financial support from a relative on his mother's side. He is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London.
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- Born
- Jun 14, 1814
Hoxton - Also known as
- Alexander J. Ellis
- Education
- Eton College
- Trinity College, Cambridge
- Died
- Oct 28, 1890
Kensington
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on July 23, 2013
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