William McCrea (astronomer)
Sir William McCrea | |
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| Research Professor of Theoretical Astronomy, University of Sussex | |
| In office 1966–1972 | |
| Professor of Mathematics, Royal Holloway College, London | |
| In office 1944–1966 | |
| Professor of Mathematics, Queen's University of Belfast | |
| In office 1936–1944 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Hunter McCrea 13 December 1904 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 25 April 1999 (aged 94) Lewes, East Sussex, England |
| Occupation | Astronomer, mathematician |
| Known for | Kermack–McCrae identity |
Sir William Hunter McCrea (13 December 1904 – 25 April 1999) was an English astronomer and mathematician.