Peter Pinkerton

1870 - 1930

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Peter Pinkerton studied at Glasgow and Dublin. After teaching at various schools he became Rector of Glasgow High School. He became President of the EMS in 1908.
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  1. Papers in the Proceedings and Notes of the EMS
  2. Pinkerton rector
  3. Obituary: Edinburgh Mathematical Society
  4. Obituary: Scotsman

Honours awarded to Peter Pinkerton
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EMS Secretary1904-1908
EMS President1908

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