Sir John Thompson

Dr. John Thompson

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Excluding a precise list of groups like alternating, symmetric, cyclic and dihedral, from 1st year algebra (§7.2.3), we expect there are only finitely many monodromy groups of primitive genus 0 covers. Denote this nearly proven genus 0 problem as Problem 2 . We call the exceptional groups 0-sporadic. Example: Finitely many Chevalley groups are 0-sporadic. A proven result: Among polynomial 0-spo...

Sir John Forsyth, C.B., K.C.S.I.

der of his official life so useful and prominent. In that year he was appointed senior surgeon to the force, numbering 9,000, which served under His Majesty Soojah-ool-Moolk. While thus employed he took part in the first capture of Ghuzni, and was in 1840 decorated by Shah Soojah with the Third Class of the Order of the Doorranee Empire. During the next two years he was engaged in the thrilling...

Sir John Campbell Brown, K.C.B.

The last English mail lias confirmed a rumour, which has during the Inst few weeks been floating among us, namely, that the much esteemed and respected head of the Indian Medical Department is among those whom the Queen has delighted to honor on the occasion of lier 5Gth birth-day. Of tho long roll of distinguished names which the London Gazette of the 29th May published as recipients of royal ...

Sir John McNeill, G C.B.

Messrs. Murray and Co. have recently published a Life of the Right Honourable Sir John McNeill, g.c.b., compiled by his grand-daughter.* Of the many distinguished men who have done aood service to the State, in the Indian Medical Service, McNeill stands pre-eminently first. Able in his profession, fearless in action, successful in administration, wise in counsel, he carved his name deep in the ...