Thomas Myers


Thomas Myers was an English mathematician and geographer.

Early life

Myers was born 13 February 1774, in Hovingham village, North Yorkshire, England.

Career

In 1806, Myers was appointed professor of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.

Personal life

In 1807, Myers married Anna Maria, youngest daughter of John Hale. They had a son, Frederic Myers. On 21 April 1834, Myers died in his home in Blackheath, London, England.

Works

Myers wrote:
In this the author, described as honorary member of the London Philosophical Society, recommends the study of mathematics, and especially of geometry, 'not only for checking the wanderings of a volatile disposition,... but for inspiring the mind with a love of truth.' The work was reprinted in the twelfth volume of the 'Pamphleteer.' Myers also wrote essays, chiefly on astronomical subjects, in various of the annual numbers of 'Time's Telescope' from 1811 onwards. The memoir of Captain Parry, introduced in one of these, and an 'Essay on Man' are highly praised in the 'Gentleman's Magazine,' 1823 p. 524, 1825 p. 541.

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