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Hofstadter sequence

a series of integer sequences proposed and named after Douglas Hofstadter
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Hofstadter sequence

Summary

Hofstadter sequence ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • Douglas Hofstadter is named after Hofstadter sequence[2].
  • Hofstadter sequence is a type of integer sequence[3].

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Definition and Type

Hofstadter sequence is a type of integer sequence[3].

Origins

Douglas Hofstadter is named after Hofstadter sequence[2].

Why It Matters

Hofstadter sequence ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Related Entities

Douglas Hofstadter

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · VGMaintenanceBot bot · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subclass of → integer sequence
    Named after → Douglas Hofstadter
    Aliases → —
    Subclass of → —
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetqualifier-add:1| */ [[Property:P9675]]: 7961, Add qualifier to Rosetta Code page ID `Hofstadter_Q_sequence`"
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