William Pitt Durfee
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| William Pitt Durfee | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1855 Livonia, Michigan |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Geneva, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Hobart and William Smith Colleges |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Johns Hopkins University |
| Doctoral advisor | James Sylvester |
| Known for | Durfee square |
William Pitt Durfee (5 February 1855 – 17 December 1941) was an American mathematician who introduced Durfee squares. He was a student of James Sylvester, and after obtaining his degree in 1883 he became a professor at Hobart college in 1884 and became dean in 1888. Durfee House and Durfee Hall are named in his honor.
Publications
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References
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- William Pitt Durfee at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
- Who Was Who in America: with World Notables. Volume 1, by Marquis Who's Who, 1942.
External links
- Biography on HWS website
- Durfee House on HWS website
- William Pitt Durfee at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
