Ian R. Porteous
Scottish mathematician and educator (1930 to 2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ian Robertson Porteous (9 October 1930 – 30 January 2011) was a Scottish mathematician at the University of Liverpool and an educator on Merseyside. He is best known for three books on geometry and modern algebra. In Liverpool he and Peter Giblin are known for their registered charity Mathematical Education on Merseyside which promotes enthusiasm for mathematics through sponsorship of an annual competition.[1]
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Ian R. Porteous | |
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Born | (1930-10-09)9 October 1930 |
Died | 30 January 2011(2011-01-30) (aged 80) |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics |
Institutions | University of Liverpool |
Doctoral advisor | W. V. D. Hodge Michael Atiyah |
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