John Hymers

John Hymers (20 July 1803 – 7 April 1887) was an English mathematician and cleric, and, together with his brother Robert, founder of Hymers College, Hull.

The Revd Dr John Hymers JP DD FRS
John Hymers (1803–1887)
Born20 July 1803
Ormesby, Yorkshire, England
Died7 April 1887
Brandesburton, Yorkshire, England
NationalityBritish
Alma materSt John's College, Cambridge
Known forAnalytic geometry
Scientific career
FieldsMathematician
InstitutionsSt John's College, Cambridge
Notable studentsJ. W. Colenso
William Cavendish
J. J. Sylvester
John Couch Adams
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