William Trail
William Trail | |
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| Born | 23 June 1746 Montrose, Angus, Scotland |
| Died | 3 February 1831 (aged 84) Bath, Somerset, England |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Known for | Text books |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Marischal College, (University of Aberdeen) |
William Trail or Traill FRSE MRIA (23 June 1746 – 3 February 1831) was a Scots-born mathematician, remembered for his mathematical text books. For the majority of his life, he served church duties in Northern Ireland.