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Graham Higman

British mathematician (1917-2008) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 91

Graham Higman FRS was a prominent English mathematician known for his contributions to group theory.

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2008Died8 April 20081979Sylvester MedalAward1974De Morgan MedalAward1962Senior Berwick PrizeAward1958Fellow of the Royal SocietyAward1917Born19 January 1917

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Sylvester Medal1979
De Morgan Medal1974
Senior Berwick Prize1962
Fellow of the Royal Society1958

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2008 · aged 91