Garrett Birkhoff
American mathematician (1911-1996) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 85
Garrett Birkhoff was an American mathematician. He is best known for his work in lattice theory and universal algebra.
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1996Died22 November 19961978George David Birkhoff PrizeAward1974Paul R. Halmos - Lester R. Ford AwardsAward1960Honorary Doctor of the University of LilleAward1951Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of MexicoAward1947Guggenheim FellowshipAward1911Born19 January 1911
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Lived 1911 to 1996 · aged 85
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Cathleen Synge MorawetzBoth received George David Birkhoff Prize
Branko GrünbaumBoth received Paul R. Halmos - Lester R. Ford Awards
Elliott H. LiebBoth received George David Birkhoff Prize
Mark KacBoth received Paul R. Halmos - Lester R. Ford Awards
Jürgen MoserBoth received George David Birkhoff PrizePhilip J. DavisBoth received Paul R. Halmos - Lester R. Ford Awards