Eric Temple Bell

Scottish American mathematician and science fiction author (1883-1960)
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Eric Temple Bell
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Eric Temple Bell

Summary

Eric Temple Bell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Peterhead[2]. He was born on +1883-02-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Watsonville[4]. He died on +1960-12-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Peterhead[2], Eric Temple Bell…
  • Eric Temple Bell died in Watsonville[4].
  • Eric Temple Bell was born on +1883-02-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Eric Temple Bell died on +1960-12-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park[12].
  • Eric Temple Bell held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Eric Temple Bell held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Eric Temple Bell worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Eric Temple Bell worked as a historian of mathematics[7].
  • Eric Temple Bell worked as a novelist[8].
  • Eric Temple Bell's professions included writer[9].
  • Eric Temple Bell worked as a science fiction writer[10].
  • Eric Temple Bell's field of work was combinatorics[15].
  • Eric Temple Bell was employed by University of Washington[16].
  • Eric Temple Bell was employed by California Institute of Technology[17].
  • Eric Temple Bell was employed by Yreka High School[18].
  • Eric Temple Bell's education included a stint at Stanford University[19].
  • Eric Temple Bell's education included a stint at Columbia University[20].
  • Eric Temple Bell was educated at University of Washington[21].
  • Eric Temple Bell's education included a stint at Bedford Modern School[22].
  • Eric Temple Bell's doctoral advisor was Frank Nelson Cole[23].
  • Eric Temple Bell's doctoral advisor was Cassius Jackson Keyser[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Eric Temple Bell is Bell number[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Eric Temple Bell is Bell polynomials[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Eric Temple Bell is Bell series[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eric Temple Bell's place of birth was Peterhead[2]. He was born on +1883-02-07T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Stanford University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Stanford[31]; Columbia University[20], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35]; University of Washington[21], a public research university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1861[38]; and Bedford Modern School[22], an independent school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1764[41]. Doctoral advisors include Frank Nelson Cole[23], a mathematician[42], 1861–1926[43], of United States[44], specialised in mathematics[45] and Cassius Jackson Keyser[24], a mathematician[46], 1862–1947[47], of United States[48]. Eric Temple Bell studied under Edward Mann Langley[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and science fiction writer[10]. Eric Temple Bell's field of work was combinatorics[15]. Employers include University of Washington[16], a public research university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1861[52]; California Institute of Technology[17], a university[53], in United States[54], founded in 1891[55], headquartered in California[56]; and Yreka High School[18], a school[57], in United States[58], founded in 1893[59]. Doctoral students include Morgan Ward[60], a mathematician[61], 1901–1963[62], of United States[63], specialised in lattice[64]; Alfred H. Clifford[65], a mathematician[66], 1908–1992[67], of United States[68], specialised in group theory[69]; Zhou Peiyuan[70], a theoretical physicist[71], 1902–1993[72], of People's Republic of China[73], awarded the Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences[74], specialised in theoretical physics[75]; Miguel Antonio Basoco[76], a university teacher[77]; John Dyer Elder[78], a mathematician[79]; and Carleton R. Worth[80], a university teacher[81], 1903–1975[82].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bell number[25], Bell polynomials[26], and Bell series[27]. Things named for Eric Temple Bell include Bell number[83], a mathematical concept[84]; Bell polynomials[85]; Bell series[86]; and 9988 Erictemplebell[87].

Recognition

Eric Temple Bell received the Bôcher Memorial Prize[88].

Death and Burial

Eric Temple Bell died on +1960-12-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Watsonville[4]. He is buried at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Eric Temple Bell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]

Works attributed to him include Men of Mathematics[91], a literary work[92], written by him[93]. Entities named for him include Bell number[83], a mathematical concept[84]; Bell polynomials[85]; Bell series[86]; and 9988 Erictemplebell[87].

His notable doctoral advisees include Zhou Peiyuan[94], a theoretical physicist[95], 1902–1993[96], of People's Republic of China[97], awarded the Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences[98], specialised in theoretical physics[99] and Alfred H. Clifford[100], a mathematician[101], 1908–1992[102], of United States[103], specialised in group theory[104].

FAQs

Where was Eric Temple Bell born?

Eric Temple Bell's place of birth was Peterhead[2].

Where did Eric Temple Bell die?

Eric Temple Bell died in Watsonville[4].

What did Eric Temple Bell do for work?

Eric Temple Bell worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Eric Temple Bell go to school?

Eric Temple Bell was educated at Stanford University[19], Columbia University[20], University of Washington[21], and Bedford Modern School[22].

What awards did Eric Temple Bell receive?

Honors received include Bôcher Memorial Prize[88].

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