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Thomas MacFarland Cherry

Australian mathematician (1898–1966)

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Sir Thomas MacFarland Cherry FAA, FRS was an Australian mathematician, serving as Professor of Mathematics at the University of Melbourne from 1929 until his retirement in 1963.

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Born
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Place of birth
Glen Iris wd
Died
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Place of death
Kew wd
Citizenship
Australia wd
Occupation
mathematician wd
Education
Trinity College, Ormond College, Scotch College wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1961–1964)
  • chairperson (1956–1958)

Awards wd

  • Fellow of the Royal Society (1954)
  • Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (1953)
  • Knight Bachelor (1965)
  • Smith's Prize (1924)
  • Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal (1951)

Questions

When was Thomas MacFarland Cherry born?
Thomas MacFarland Cherry was born on 21 May 1898 in Glen Iris.
What positions has Thomas MacFarland Cherry held?
Positions held by Thomas MacFarland Cherry include: president (1961–1964); chairperson (1956–1958).
Where did Thomas MacFarland Cherry study?
Thomas MacFarland Cherry was educated at Trinity College, Ormond College, Scotch College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Thomas MacFarland Cherry · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q7792086 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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