John Greig (mathematician)
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John Greig was an English mathematician.
Greig died at Somers Town
, London, on 19 January 1819, aged 60 (Gent. Mag. 1819, i. 184). He taught mathematics and wrote:
Greig died at Somers Town
Somers Town
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, London, on 19 January 1819, aged 60 (Gent. Mag. 1819, i. 184). He taught mathematics and wrote:
- ‘The Young Lady's Guide to Arithmetic,’ London, 1798; many editions, the last in 1864.
- ‘Introduction to the Use of the Globes,’ 1805 ; three editions.
- ‘A New Introduction to Arithmetic,’ London, 1805.
- ‘A System of Astronomy on the simple plan of Geography,’ London, 1810.
- ‘Astrography, or the Heavens displayed,’ London, 1810.
- ‘The World displayed, or the Characteristic Features of Nature and Art,’ London, 1810.