Garrett Birkhoff Scientist

Garrett Birkhoff (January 19, 1911 – November 22, 1996) was an American mathematician. He is best known for his work in lattice theory.The mathematician George Birkhoff (1884–1944) was his father.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 19, 1911
Birth place
New Jersey , Princeton New Jersey , United States
Date of deathNovember 22, 1996
Place of death
Water Mill New York , United States , New York
Education
Harvard University
University of Cambridge
Known for
Lattice (order)

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Scientist

academic advisor
awards
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
National Academy of Sciences
George David Birkhoff Prize
doctoral student
George Fix
Jerry L. Bona
Richard Friederich Arens
Henry C. Wente
Chandler Davis
George Mostow
Field of study
Mathematics
influenced
influenced by
notable student

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External resources

  1. http://books.google.com/books?id=o4bu3ex9BdkC