James Waddell Alexander II
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James Waddell Alexander II
Summary
James Waddell Alexander II is a human[1]. Born in Sea Bright[2], he… he was born on +1888-09-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. He died on +1971-09-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], topologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Sea Bright[2], James Waddell Alexander II…
- James Waddell Alexander II passed away in Princeton[4].
- James Waddell Alexander II was born on +1888-09-19T00:00:00Z[3].
- James Waddell Alexander II died on +1971-09-23T00:00:00Z[5].
- James Waddell Alexander II's father was John White Alexander[10].
- James Waddell Alexander II's mother was Elizabeth Alexander Alexander[11].
- James Waddell Alexander II held citizenship in United States[12].
- James Waddell Alexander II's professions included mathematician[6].
- James Waddell Alexander II's professions included topologist[7].
- James Waddell Alexander II worked as a university teacher[8].
- James Waddell Alexander II's field of work was topology[13].
- James Waddell Alexander II's field of work was mathematics[14].
- James Waddell Alexander II was employed by Princeton University[15].
- James Waddell Alexander II was employed by Institute for Advanced Study[16].
- James Waddell Alexander II's education included a stint at Princeton University[17].
- James Waddell Alexander II's education included a stint at University of Paris[18].
- James Waddell Alexander II's education included a stint at University of Bologna[19].
- James Waddell Alexander II's doctoral advisor was Oswald Veblen[20].
- A notable work attributed to James Waddell Alexander II is Alexander's theorem[21].
- A notable work attributed to James Waddell Alexander II is Alexander polynomial[22].
- A notable work attributed to James Waddell Alexander II is Conway–Alexander polynomial[23].
- A notable work attributed to James Waddell Alexander II is Alexander horned sphere[24].
- A notable work attributed to James Waddell Alexander II is Alexander–Spanier cohomology[25].
- A notable work attributed to James Waddell Alexander II is Alexander duality[26].
- James Waddell Alexander II received the Bôcher Memorial Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
James Waddell Alexander II's place of birth was Sea Bright[2]. He was born on +1888-09-19T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John White Alexander[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Alexander Alexander[11].
Education
Educated at Princeton University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; University of Paris[18], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; and University of Bologna[19], a public university[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1088[38], headquartered in Bologna[39]. James Waddell Alexander II's doctoral advisor was Oswald Veblen[20]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], topologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include topology[13], a branch of mathematics[41] and mathematics[14], an academic discipline[42]. Employers include Princeton University[15], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1746[45], headquartered in Princeton[46] and Institute for Advanced Study[16], a research institute[47], in United States[48], founded in 1930[49], headquartered in Princeton[50]. Doctoral students include Garland Briggs[51] and James Singer[52], a mathematician[53].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Alexander's theorem[21], a theorem[54]; Alexander polynomial[22], a mathematical concept[55]; Conway–Alexander polynomial[23]; Alexander horned sphere[24], an injection[56]; Alexander–Spanier cohomology[25], an invariant[57]; and Alexander duality[26], a mathematical concept[58]. Things named for James Waddell Alexander II include Alexander horned sphere[59], an injection[60]; Alexander polynomial[61], a mathematical concept[62]; and Alexander duality[63], a mathematical concept[64].
Recognition
James Waddell Alexander II received the Bôcher Memorial Prize[27].
Death and Burial
James Waddell Alexander II died on +1971-09-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Princeton[4].
Why It Matters
James Waddell Alexander II ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He is credited with the discovery of Alexander horned sphere[67], an injection[68]; Alexander polynomial[69], a mathematical concept[70]; and Reidemeister move[71], a knot operation[72]. Entities named for him include Alexander horned sphere[59], an injection[60]; Alexander polynomial[61], a mathematical concept[62]; and Alexander duality[63], a mathematical concept[64].
FAQs
Where was James Waddell Alexander II born?
Born in Sea Bright[2], James Waddell Alexander II…
Where did James Waddell Alexander II die?
James Waddell Alexander II died in Princeton[4].
Who were James Waddell Alexander II's parents?
James Waddell Alexander II's father was John White Alexander[10]. James Waddell Alexander II's mother was Elizabeth Alexander Alexander[11].
What did James Waddell Alexander II do for work?
James Waddell Alexander II worked as mathematician[6], topologist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did James Waddell Alexander II go to school?
James Waddell Alexander II was educated at Princeton University[17], University of Paris[18], and University of Bologna[19].
What awards did James Waddell Alexander II receive?
Honors received include Bôcher Memorial Prize[27].
What did James Waddell Alexander II discover?
James Waddell Alexander II is credited as discoverer of Alexander horned sphere[67], Alexander polynomial[69], and Reidemeister move[71].