Jesse Douglas
American mathematician (1897-1965) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 68
Jesse Douglas was an American mathematician and Fields Medalist known for his general solution to Plateau's problem.
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1965Died7 October 19651943Bôcher Memorial PrizeAward1941Guggenheim FellowshipAward1940Guggenheim FellowshipAward1936Fields medalAward1897Born3 July 1897
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Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1965 · aged 68
