Person Neile; William (1637 - 1670); mathematician Neile William mathematician 1637 - 1670 British Male Archbishop of York's palace at Bishopthorpe, Yorkshire, England, Europe 7 December 1637 16371207 Hill House, White Waltham, Berkshire, England, Europe 24 August 1670 16700824 Burial: White Waltham Parish church, Berkshire, England, Europe

Hill House [Waltham Place], White Waltham, Berkshire

Mathematics Astronomy Education: Wadham College, Oxford (entered 1652, matriculated 1655); Middle Temple (admitted 1657) Career: Gave exact rectification of the cubical parabola and was published in John Wallis' 'De Cycloide' (1659, p.91); Privy Councillor; made astronomical observations from the roof of his father's house, Hill House, White Waltham Parents: Sir Paul Neile (FRS 1660) and Elizabeth Clarke Grandparents: Richard Neile, archbishop of York Prior to the establishment of the Royal Society, Neile communicated his new results on the rectification of cubical parabola to its predecessor group at Gresham College. He studied mathematics under John Wilkins (FRS 1660) and Seth Ward (FRS 1661). He was heavily involved in debates surrounding the theory of motion and put forth his own hypothesis to the Society. His work was additionally influenced by the work 'De Corpore' by Thomas Hobbe. Was active on the Council from April 1666 onwards. Original Fellow 20/05/1663 Sir Robert Moray Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB; Foster References: McKie, D. 1960. 'The Origins and Foundation of the Royal Society of London', in Notes and Records, vol. 15, pp. 1-37 Scott, J F. 1960. 'The Reverend John Wallis, FRS (1616-1703)', in Notes and Records, vol. 15, pp. 57-67 Stedall, J A. 2000. 'Catching Proteus: the collaborations of Wallis and Brouncker. I. Squaring the circle', in Notes and Records, vol. 54, pp. 293-316 Notes: The election date is Neile's re-election date into the Society after the grant of the second charter in April 1663. All Fellows admitted in a two-month window after this charter, until 22 June 1663, are considered Original Fellows. He was previously elected on 7 January 1663 and admitted into the Society on 14 January 1663.. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH6188 7 Dec 1637 - 24 Aug 1670 The past Fellows entries are under continuous revision. If you have queries or additional information to contribute, please contact Library@royalsociety.org. Content in external sources is not controlled by the Royal Society and historical sources may include content that is now unacceptable. Reviewed on 19/11/2021 as part of Name Authority Project update. NA7011 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 13/06/2023 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/1861159248599404870008 8184ae2b-b794-4e27-9267-8306dd2d9495