James Munkres
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Summary
James Munkres was born on August 18, 1930[1], in Omaha[2]. He died on July 30, 2026[3], in Bedford[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], topologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (488 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: topology[10]
- Employer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11]
- Educated at: Princeton University[12], University of Michigan[13], Nebraska Wesleyan University[14]
- Doctoral advisor: Edwin E. Moise[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Mathematical Society[16]
- Member of: American Mathematical Society[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Doctoral student: Edward Martin Brown[19], Robert Penner[20], Chung-Wu Ho[21]
- Family name: Munkres[22]
- Given name: James[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Birth name: James Raymond Munkres[25]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[26]
Why It Matters
James Munkres has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was James Munkres born?
James Munkres's place of birth was Omaha[2].
Where did James Munkres die?
James Munkres died in Bedford[4].
What did James Munkres do for work?
James Munkres worked as a mathematician[5], topologist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did James Munkres go to school?
James Munkres was educated at Princeton University[12], University of Michigan[13], and Nebraska Wesleyan University[14].
What awards did James Munkres receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Mathematical Society[16].