Abram Besicovitch

Russian mathematician (1891-1970)
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Abram Besicovitch

Summary

Abram Besicovitch is a human[1]. Born in Berdiansk[2], he… he was born on +1891-01-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on +1970-11-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Abram Besicovitch's place of birth was Berdiansk[2].
  • Abram Besicovitch died in Cambridge[4].
  • Abram Besicovitch was born on +1891-01-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Abram Besicovitch died on +1970-11-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Abram Besicovitch is buried at cremation[9].
  • Abram Besicovitch held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Abram Besicovitch held citizenship in Soviet Union[11].
  • Abram Besicovitch held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Abram Besicovitch held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Abram Besicovitch worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Abram Besicovitch's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Abram Besicovitch's field of work was mathematical analysis[14].
  • Abram Besicovitch's field of work was measure theory[15].
  • Abram Besicovitch's field of work was function theory[16].
  • Abram Besicovitch's field of work was probability theory[17].
  • Abram Besicovitch's field of work was mathematics[18].
  • Abram Besicovitch held the position of rector[19].
  • Abram Besicovitch held the position of Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics[20].
  • Among Abram Besicovitch's employers was Perm State National Research University[21].
  • Among Abram Besicovitch's employers was University of Liverpool[22].
  • Abram Besicovitch was employed by University of Cambridge[23].
  • Abram Besicovitch was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[24].
  • Abram Besicovitch's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[25].
  • Abram Besicovitch's education included a stint at Imperial St. Petersburg University[26].
  • Abram Besicovitch's doctoral advisor was Andrey Markov[27].

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Origins and Family

Abram Besicovitch's place of birth was Berdiansk[2]. He was born on +1891-01-23T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Saint Petersburg State University[25], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31] and Imperial St. Petersburg University[26], a university[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1819[34]. Abram Besicovitch's doctoral advisor was Andrey Markov[27]. He studied under Andrey Markov[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include mathematical analysis[14], an academic discipline[36]; measure theory[15], a branch of mathematics[37]; function theory[16]; probability theory[17], a branch of mathematics[38]; and mathematics[18], an academic discipline[39]. Employers include Perm State National Research University[21], a national research university[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1916[42], headquartered in Perm[43]; University of Liverpool[22], a public university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1903[46], headquartered in Liverpool[47]; University of Cambridge[23], a collegiate university[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1209[50], headquartered in Cambridge[51]; and Saint Petersburg State University[24], a public university[52], in Russia[53], founded in 1724[54], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[55]. Positions held include rector[19], an elective office[56] and Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics[20]. Doctoral students include Joseph Gillis[57], Oliver Aberth[58], P. A. P. Moran[59], Ernst Robert Reifenberg[60], S. James Taylor[61], and Grant Walker[62].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Besicovitch covering theorem[63], Hausdorff dimension[64], and Kakeya set[65]. Things named for Abram Besicovitch include Kakeya set[66], a mathematical concept[67] and Besicovitch covering theorem[68], a theorem[69].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[70], a fellowship award[71], in United Kingdom[72]; Sylvester Medal[73], an award[74], in United Kingdom[75], founded in 1901[76]; Adams Prize[77], a mathematics award[78], in United Kingdom[79], founded in 1848[80]; and De Morgan Medal[81], a science award[82], in United Kingdom[83].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Karaite Judaism[84], a Jewish religious movements[85] and Eastern Orthodox Church[86], a Christian denomination[87], founded in 1054[88].

Death and Burial

Abram Besicovitch died on +1970-11-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at cremation[9].

Why It Matters

Abram Besicovitch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]

He is credited with the discovery of Besicovitch covering theorem[91], a theorem[92]. Entities named for him include Kakeya set[66], a mathematical concept[67] and Besicovitch covering theorem[68], a theorem[69].

His notable doctoral advisees include P. A. P. Moran[93], a mathematician[94], 1917–1988[95], of Australia[96], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[97], specialised in probability theory[98].

FAQs

Where was Abram Besicovitch born?

Born in Berdiansk[2], Abram Besicovitch…

Where did Abram Besicovitch die?

Abram Besicovitch died in Cambridge[4].

What did Abram Besicovitch do for work?

Abram Besicovitch worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Abram Besicovitch go to school?

Abram Besicovitch was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[25] and Imperial St. Petersburg University[26].

What awards did Abram Besicovitch receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[70], Sylvester Medal[73], Adams Prize[77], and De Morgan Medal[81].

What did Abram Besicovitch discover?

Abram Besicovitch is credited as discoverer of Besicovitch covering theorem[91].

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