# Thomas Barker

_Scottish mathematician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Thomas Barker was a Scottish mathematician, professor of pure mathematics at Owens College.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 9 September 1838 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Aberdeen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P19))
- **Died:** 20 November 1907 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P570))
- **Place of death:** Buxton ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P27))
- **Occupation:** mathematician; botanist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P106))
- **Education:** King's College; Aberdeen Grammar School; Trinity College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1902–1903) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P39))
- **Awards:** Smith's Prize ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825#P166))

## Questions

**When was Thomas Barker born?**  
Thomas Barker was born on 9 September 1838 in Aberdeen.

**What positions has Thomas Barker held?**  
Positions held by Thomas Barker include: president (1902–1903).

**Where did Thomas Barker study?**  
Thomas Barker was educated at King's College, Aberdeen Grammar School, Trinity College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Thomas Barker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Barker_(mathematician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q15989825](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15989825) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Thomas Barker". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/thomas-barker. Retrieved 14 November 2026.