Alfred Goldie

British mathematician (1920-2005)
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Alfred Goldie

Summary

Alfred Goldie is a human[1]. Born in Coseley[2], he… he was born on December 10, 1920[3]. He died in Barrow-in-Furness[4]. He died on October 8, 2005[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 (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Goldie's place of birth was Coseley[2].
  • Alfred Goldie passed away in Barrow-in-Furness[4].
  • Alfred Goldie was born on December 10, 1920[3].
  • Alfred Goldie died on October 8, 2005[5].
  • Alfred Goldie held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Alfred Goldie worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Alfred Goldie worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Alfred Goldie's field of work was ring theory[10].
  • Among Alfred Goldie's employers was University of Leeds[11].
  • Among Alfred Goldie's employers was University of Nottingham[12].
  • Alfred Goldie was employed by British Army[13].
  • Alfred Goldie was employed by Royal Arsenal[14].
  • Alfred Goldie was employed by Newcastle University[15].
  • Alfred Goldie was educated at St John's College[16].
  • Alfred Goldie was educated at University of Cambridge[17].
  • Alfred Goldie was educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School[18].
  • Alfred Goldie's doctoral advisor was Philip Hall[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Goldie is Goldie's theorem[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Goldie is The Structure of Prime Rings Under Ascending Chain Conditions[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Goldie is THE STRUCTURE OF PRIME RINGS WITH MAXIMUM CONDITIONS.[22].
  • Alfred Goldie received the Senior Berwick Prize[23].
  • Alfred Goldie is recorded as male[24].
  • Alfred Goldie's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alfred Goldie supervised Steve Vickers as a doctoral student[26].
  • Alfred Goldie supervised Mike Prest as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alfred Goldie's place of birth was Coseley[2]. He was born on December 10, 1920[3].

Education

Educated at St John's College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1511[30]; University of Cambridge[17], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1209[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Wolverhampton Grammar School[18], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1979[37]. Alfred Goldie's doctoral advisor was Philip Hall[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Alfred Goldie's field of work was ring theory[10]. Employers include University of Leeds[11], a public research university[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1904[40], headquartered in Leeds[41]; University of Nottingham[12], a public university[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1881[44], headquartered in Nottingham[45]; British Army[13], an army[46], in Kingdom of Great Britain[47], founded in 1707[48]; Royal Arsenal[14], a military museum[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1671[51]; and Newcastle University[15], a university[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1963[54], headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne[55]. Doctoral students include Steve Vickers[26], a computer scientist[56], b. 1953[57], specialised in computer science[58]; Mike Prest[27], a researcher[59], b. 1952[60], specialised in mathematics[61]; James Christopher Robson[62], a mathematician[63]; Charudatta R. Hajarnavis[64]; John Coulter McConnell[65], a researcher[66], b. 1941[67]; and Timothy J. Hodges[68].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Goldie's theorem[20], a theorem[69]; The Structure of Prime Rings Under Ascending Chain Conditions[21]; and THE STRUCTURE OF PRIME RINGS WITH MAXIMUM CONDITIONS.[22].

Recognition

Alfred Goldie received the Senior Berwick Prize[23].

Death and Burial

Alfred Goldie died on October 8, 2005[5]. He died in Barrow-in-Furness[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Goldie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

His notable doctoral advisees include Steve Vickers[71], a computer scientist[72], b. 1953[73], specialised in computer science[74].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Goldie born?

Born in Coseley[2], Alfred Goldie…

Where did Alfred Goldie die?

Alfred Goldie passed away in Barrow-in-Furness[4].

What did Alfred Goldie do for work?

Alfred Goldie worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Alfred Goldie go to school?

Alfred Goldie was educated at St John's College[16], University of Cambridge[17], and Wolverhampton Grammar School[18].

What awards did Alfred Goldie receive?

Honors received include Senior Berwick Prize[23].

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  2. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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