Henry Palin Gurney
1847–1904 (age 57)
Biography
Henry Palin Gurney was a mathematician and educator who inspired students with his clear thinking and enthusiasm for the sciences. He labored to explain abstract concepts with precision while fostering a sense of curiosity that made even the most challenging problems approachable.
His influence on the generations he taught endures in the spirit of inquiry he encouraged and in the balanced intellect he exemplified.