Marston Morse
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Summary
Marston Morse is a human[1]. His place of birth was Waterville[2]. He was born on March 24, 1892[3]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. He died on June 22, 1977[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 (174 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Marston Morse's place of birth was Waterville[2].
- Marston Morse died in Princeton[4].
- Marston Morse was born on March 24, 1892[3].
- Marston Morse died on June 22, 1977[5].
- Marston Morse is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery[10].
- Marston Morse was married to Louise Jefferys Morse[11].
- Marston Morse was married to Celeste Phelps[12].
- A child of Marston Morse was Dryden Phelps Morse[13].
- Marston Morse held citizenship in United States[14].
- Marston Morse's professions included mathematician[6].
- Marston Morse worked as a topologist[7].
- Marston Morse's professions included university teacher[8].
- Marston Morse's field of work was topology[15].
- Marston Morse's field of work was mathematics[16].
- Marston Morse's field of work was calculus of variations[17].
- Marston Morse's field of work was differential topology[18].
- Marston Morse held the position of chairperson[19].
- Marston Morse was employed by Institute for Advanced Study[20].
- Among Marston Morse's employers was Harvard University[21].
- Marston Morse was employed by Cornell University[22].
- Marston Morse was employed by Brown University[23].
- Marston Morse was employed by Harvard University[24].
- Marston Morse was educated at Harvard University[25].
- Marston Morse's education included a stint at Colby College[26].
- Marston Morse was educated at Coburn Classical Institute[27].
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Origins and Family
Marston Morse's place of birth was Waterville[2]. He was born on March 24, 1892[3].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[25], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Colby College[26], a liberal arts college in the United States[32], in United States[33], founded in 1813[34], headquartered in Waterville[35]; and Coburn Classical Institute[27], a boarding school[36], in United States[37]. Marston Morse's doctoral advisor was George David Birkhoff[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], topologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include topology[15], a branch of mathematics[39]; mathematics[16], an academic discipline[40]; calculus of variations[17], a branch of mathematics[41]; and differential topology[18], a branch of mathematics[42]. Employers include Institute for Advanced Study[20], a research institute[43], in United States[44], founded in 1930[45], headquartered in Princeton[46]; Harvard University[21], a private university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1636[49], headquartered in Cambridge[50]; Cornell University[22], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1865[53], headquartered in Ithaca[54]; and Brown University[23], a private university[55], in United States[56], founded in 1765[57], headquartered in Providence[58]. Marston Morse held the position of chairperson[19]. Doctoral students include Sumner Byron Myers[59], Gustav A. Hedlund[60], Emilio Bajada[61], Arthur Everett Pitcher[62], Arthur Sard[63], and George Booth Van Schaack[64].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Morse theory[65], Morse function[66], and Morse–Palais lemma[67]. Things named for Marston Morse include Thue–Morse sequence[68], a fractal[69]; Morse theory[70], a branch of mathematics[71]; Prouhet–Thue–Morse constant[72], a transcendental number[73]; and Morse–Palais lemma[74].
Recognition
Awards received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[75], a courage award[76], in France[77], founded in 1915[78]; Bôcher Memorial Prize[79]; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[80]; Josiah Willard Gibbs Lectureship[81]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[82]; and honorary doctor of the University of Rennes[83].
Personal Life
Spouses include Louise Jefferys Morse[11], a nurse[84], 1911–2016[85], of United States[86] and Celeste Phelps[12], 1891–1984[87]. A child of Marston Morse was Dryden Phelps Morse[13].
Death and Burial
Marston Morse died on June 22, 1977[5]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. Burial took place at Pine Grove Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Marston Morse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[88] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]
Entities named for him include Thue–Morse sequence[68], a fractal[69]; Morse theory[70], a branch of mathematics[71]; Prouhet–Thue–Morse constant[72], a transcendental number[73]; and Morse–Palais lemma[74].
His notable doctoral advisees include Sumner Byron Myers[90], a mathematician[91], 1910–1955[92], of United States[93], specialised in topology[94]; Arthur Sard[95], a mathematician[96], 1909–1980[97], of United States[98]; and Gustav A. Hedlund[99], a mathematician[100], 1904–1993[101], of United States[102], specialised in mathematics[103].
FAQs
Where was Marston Morse born?
Born in Waterville[2].
Where did Marston Morse die?
Marston Morse died in Princeton[4].
Who was Marston Morse married to?
Marston Morse's spouses include Louise Jefferys Morse[11] and Celeste Phelps[12].
What did Marston Morse do for work?
Marston Morse worked as mathematician[6], topologist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Marston Morse go to school?
Marston Morse was educated at Harvard University[25], Colby College[26], Coburn Classical Institute[27], and Coburn Classical Institute[104].
What awards did Marston Morse receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[75], Bôcher Memorial Prize[79], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[80], and Josiah Willard Gibbs Lectureship[81].