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- ↑ University Professors of Natural Philosophy Mathematics at TCD 1592–1992
- ↑ Webb, D.A. (1992). J.R., Barlett (ed.). Trinity College Dublon Record Volume 1991. Dublin: Trinity College Dublin Press. p. 123. ISBN 1-871408-07-5.
- ↑ School of Mathematics Newsletter Trinity College Dublin, 2015.