The Lucasian Professor of Mathematics is a prestigious academic position at the University of Cambridge, England. Established in 1663, it is named after the mathematician and theologian Edward Lucas. The position has a rich history and is one of the oldest and most esteemed professorships in mathematics. The Lucasian Professor has been held by several prominent mathematicians and scientists throughout history, including Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Babbage, and more recently, Stephen Hawking.
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