Charles Niven

1845 - 1923


Charles Niven studied at Aberdeen and Cambridge universities and became Professor of Mathematics at Cork. He returned to Aberdeen as Professor of Natural Philosophy and held this post for 42 years. He became one of the first honorary members of the EMS in 1883.
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EMS Founder Member1883
EMS Honorary Fellow1883


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