Bewick Bridge facts for kids
Bewick Bridge (born in 1767 in Linton, Cambridgeshire and died on May 15, 1833, in Cherry Hinton) was an English church leader and a talented mathematician. He wrote many math books, and his work was known around the world.
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Who Was Bewick Bridge?
Bewick Bridge was born in 1767 in a place called Linton, Cambridgeshire. He grew up to become a very important person in both the church and the world of mathematics.
Early Life and Amazing Studies
When Bewick was 19, in 1786, he went to Peterhouse College at Cambridge University. He studied mathematics there. He was a "sizar," which means he received financial help to study. This was common for students who needed support.
Bewick was a brilliant student. In 1790, he became the "senior wrangler." This was the highest honor for a math student at Cambridge. It meant he was the best math student in his year! He also won the important Smith's Prize for his excellent work in mathematics.
A Life in the Church and Teaching
After finishing his studies, Bewick Bridge decided to become a church leader. In October 1790, he became a deacon in Ely. Then, in 1792, he became a priest. In the same year, he became a "Fellow" at Peterhouse. This meant he was a senior member of the college. He also helped manage the college during this time.
From 1806 to 1816, Bewick was a Professor of Mathematics. He taught at the East India Company College in Haileybury. He wrote several mathematics textbooks. His book on Algebra was especially famous and was used by students all over the world. Because of his important work in science, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1812. This is a special group for top scientists.
Later Life and Lasting Legacy
From 1816 until he passed away in 1833, Bewick Bridge was the vicar of Cherry Hinton in Cambridge. A vicar is a leader of a church in a local area. In 1818, he built the vicarage, which was the house for the vicar.
Bewick also cared deeply about education. In 1832, he founded the village school in Cherry Hinton. Today, this school is still open and is known as a Church of England Primary School.
Bewick Bridge died on May 15, 1833, when he was 66 years old. His legacy lives on. In September 2011, the Cherry Hinton Community Junior School was renamed after him. It is now called Bewick Bridge Community Primary School.
