# Fame.am profile — machine-readable export
# Canonical URL: https://fame.am/person/arthur-wightman
# Generated: 2026-08-13T06:39:00.650Z

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name: "Arthur Wightman"
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description: "Arthur Strong Wightman was an American mathematical physicist. He was one of the founders of the axiomatic approach to quantum field theory, and originated the set of Wightman axioms. With his rigorous treatment of quantum field theories, he promoted research on various aspects of modern mathematical physics."
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birthDate: "1922-03-30"
deathDate: "2013-01-13"
livingStatus: "DECEASED"
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# bio (long form, separated for readability)
bio: |
  Imported from discovery source: wikidata-dump