Nathan Divinsky

Canadian mathematician, chess master, chess writer, chess official (1925-2012)
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Nathan Divinsky

Summary

Nathan Divinsky is a human[1]. He was born in Winnipeg[2]. He was born on October 29, 1925[3]. He passed away in Vancouver[4]. He died on June 17, 2012[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and chess player[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Nathan Divinsky was born in Winnipeg[2].
  • Nathan Divinsky died in Vancouver[4].
  • Nathan Divinsky was born on October 29, 1925[3].
  • Nathan Divinsky died on June 17, 2012[5].
  • Nathan Divinsky is buried at Schara Tzedeck cemetery[9].
  • Among Nathan Divinsky's spouses was Kim Campbell[10].
  • Nathan Divinsky held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • Nathan Divinsky is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[12].
  • Nathan Divinsky's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Nathan Divinsky's professions included chess player[7].
  • Nathan Divinsky held the position of chairperson[13].
  • Nathan Divinsky held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Among Nathan Divinsky's employers was University of British Columbia[15].
  • Nathan Divinsky was educated at University of Chicago[16].
  • Nathan Divinsky was educated at University of Manitoba[17].
  • Nathan Divinsky's doctoral advisor was Abraham Adrian Albert[18].
  • Nathan Divinsky is recorded as male[19].
  • Nathan Divinsky's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Nathan Divinsky supervised Allan George Heinicke as a doctoral student[21].
  • Nathan Divinsky supervised Patrick Noble Stewart as a doctoral student[22].
  • Nathan Divinsky supervised Richard Gregory Biggs as a doctoral student[23].
  • Nathan Divinsky's sport is recorded as chess[24].
  • Nathan Divinsky's family name is recorded as Divinsky[25].
  • Nathan Divinsky's given name is recorded as Nathan[26].
  • Nathan Divinsky's pseudonym is recorded as Tuzie Divinsky[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nathan Divinsky's place of birth was Winnipeg[2]. He was born on October 29, 1925[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[12].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and University of Manitoba[17], a university in Manitoba[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1877[34], headquartered in Winnipeg[35]. Nathan Divinsky's doctoral advisor was Abraham Adrian Albert[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and chess player[7]. Nathan Divinsky was employed by University of British Columbia[15]. Positions held include chairperson[13], a type of position[36]. Doctoral students include Allan George Heinicke[21]; Patrick Noble Stewart[22], a mathematician[37]; and Richard Gregory Biggs[23].

Personal Life

Among Nathan Divinsky's spouses was Kim Campbell[10].

Death and Burial

Nathan Divinsky died on June 17, 2012[5]. He died in Vancouver[4]. Burial took place at Schara Tzedeck cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Nathan Divinsky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Nathan Divinsky born?

Born in Winnipeg[2], Nathan Divinsky…

Where did Nathan Divinsky die?

Nathan Divinsky passed away in Vancouver[4].

Who was Nathan Divinsky married to?

Nathan Divinsky's spouses include Kim Campbell[10].

What did Nathan Divinsky do for work?

Nathan Divinsky worked as mathematician[6] and chess player[7].

Where did Nathan Divinsky go to school?

Nathan Divinsky was educated at University of Chicago[16] and University of Manitoba[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . chess.ca. chess.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. cemeteryboard.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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