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John Colenso Silver
British bishop and mathematician (1814-1883)
John Colenso was a British bishop and mathematician (1814-1883). Born 1814 in St Austell. Associated with Harrow School, St John's College, Church of England.
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Common questions
- Who is John Colenso?
- John Colenso was a British bishop and mathematician (1814-1883). Born 1814 in St Austell. Associated with Harrow School, St John's College, Church of England.
- What does John Colenso do?
- John Colenso is known as mathematician, presbyter, translator.
- Where did John Colenso study?
- John Colenso studied at St John's College (1836).
- When was John Colenso born?
- John Colenso was born on 1814-01-24 in St Austell.
- What awards has John Colenso received?
- Smith's Prize.
Career and education
SilverCareer
- Harrow School
- St John's College
- Church of England
Offices and positions
- Bishop of Natal1853 to 1883
- parson1846 to 1853
Education
- St John's College 1832 to 1836
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1814-01-24, St Austell
- Died
- 1883-06-20, Pietermaritzburg
- Occupations
- mathematician, presbyter, translator, Bible translator, theologian, missionary, writer
- Also known as
- Rt. Rev. John William Colenso, John William Colenso, Con Kolenso, Bishop Colenso
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Smith's Prize 1836
Network
SilverFamily (public figures)
- Frances ColensoSpouse
- Frances ColensoChild
- Harriette ColensoChild
- Francis ColensoChild
- William ColensoRelative
Profile
- Languages
- English
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