George Robin Henderson | |
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Born | 23 April 1941 Caithness |
Died | 21 February 2016 Edinburgh |
Education | Wick High School (Dux) |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh (BSc Mathematics & Physics) |
Awards | Honorary Membership of the Scottish Brass Band Association |
George Robin Henderson (23 April 1941 – 21 February 2016) was a Scots mathematician with a flair for music. Noted as an inspirational character in his field [1] he taught at Boroughmuir High School, lectured at Napier College, consulted in statistics and published a book. [2]
At Napier he developed a degree in mathematics and engineering technology. He played cornet and tuba, and through the 1980s and 90s as a member of the MacTaggart Scott Works Band he revived the band and pushed them to have a "positive impact on the community" [1]