Richard E. Bellman Scientist

Richard Ernest Bellman (August 26, 1920 – March 19, 1984) was an American applied mathematician, celebrated for his invention of dynamic programming in 1953, and important contributions in other fields of mathematics.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 26, 1920
Birth nameRichard Ernest Bellman
Birth place
New York City
Date of deathMarch 19, 1984
Place of death
Los Angeles
Education
Princeton University
Brooklyn College
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Known for
Dynamic programming

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