Ritchie, William
(c. 1790–1837)
- Frank A. J. L. James
Extract
Ritchie, William (c. 1790–1837), natural philosopher, was born in Monzie, Perthshire. Details of his parentage and early life are not known. He was educated at Perth Academy before entering Edinburgh University, where he attended the humanity and mathematical classes, graduating in 1811. He came to the notice of the professor of mathematics, ...
