Henry Dudeney

Henry Ernest Dudeney (10 April 1857 – 23 April 1930) was an English author and mathematician who specialised in logic puzzles and mathematical games. He is known as one of the country's foremost creators of mathematical puzzles. His last name is pronounced with a long "u" and a strong accent on the first syllable, as in "scrutiny".

Personal facts

Henry Dudeney
Alias (AKA)Dudeney Henry Ernest
Birth dateApril 10, 1857
Birth nameHenry Ernest Dudeney
Birth place
Mayfield and Five Ashes
cause of death
Head and neck cancer
Date of deathApril 24, 1930
Place of death
Lewes

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External resources

  1. http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/H/Haberdashers_Puzzle.html
  2. http://www.gap-system.org/~history/BigPictures/Dudeney.jpeg