Raymond Smullyan

American mathematician (1919–2017)
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Raymond Smullyan

Summary

Raymond Smullyan is a human[1]. He was born in Far Rockaway[2]. He was born on May 25, 1919[3]. He passed away in Hudson[4]. He died on February 6, 2017[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], pianist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], and computer scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Raymond Smullyan's place of birth was Far Rockaway[2].
  • Raymond Smullyan passed away in Hudson[4].
  • Raymond Smullyan was born on May 25, 1919[3].
  • Raymond Smullyan died on February 6, 2017[5].
  • Raymond Smullyan is buried at Evergreen Cemetery[12].
  • Raymond Smullyan held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Raymond Smullyan worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Raymond Smullyan's professions included pianist[7].
  • Raymond Smullyan's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Raymond Smullyan worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Raymond Smullyan's professions included computer scientist[10].
  • Raymond Smullyan's professions included magician[14].
  • Raymond Smullyan's field of work was logic[15].
  • Raymond Smullyan was employed by Princeton University[16].
  • Raymond Smullyan was employed by City University of New York[17].
  • Among Raymond Smullyan's employers was Indiana University[18].
  • Among Raymond Smullyan's employers was Yeshiva University[19].
  • Among Raymond Smullyan's employers was Chicago Musical College[20].
  • Among Raymond Smullyan's employers was Dartmouth College[21].
  • Raymond Smullyan's education included a stint at Princeton University[22].
  • Raymond Smullyan was educated at University of Chicago[23].
  • Raymond Smullyan was educated at Theodore Roosevelt High School[24].
  • Raymond Smullyan was educated at Reed College[25].
  • Raymond Smullyan was educated at University of the Pacific[26].
  • Raymond Smullyan was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Raymond Smullyan was born in Far Rockaway[2]. He was born on May 25, 1919[3].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[22], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; University of Chicago[23], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1890[34], headquartered in Chicago[35]; Theodore Roosevelt High School[24], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1918[38]; Reed College[25], a liberal arts college[39], in United States[40], founded in 1908[41]; University of the Pacific[26], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1851[44], headquartered in Stockton[45]; and University of Wisconsin–Madison[27], a public research university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1848[48]. Raymond Smullyan's doctoral advisor was Alonzo Church[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], pianist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], computer scientist[10], and magician[14]. Raymond Smullyan's field of work was logic[15]. Employers include Princeton University[16], a private university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1746[52], headquartered in Princeton[53]; City University of New York[17], a public university[54], in United States[55], founded in 1961[56], headquartered in New York City[57]; Indiana University[18], a state university system[58], in United States[59], founded in 1820[60], headquartered in Bloomington[61]; Yeshiva University[19], a private university[62], in United States[63], founded in 1886[64], headquartered in New York City[65]; Chicago Musical College[20], a conservatory[66], in United States[67], founded in 1867[68]; and Dartmouth College[21], a private university[69], in United States[70], founded in 1769[71]. Doctoral students include Melvin Fitting[72], a philosopher[73], b. 1942[74], of United States[75], awarded the Herbrand Award[76]; Henry Pogorzelski[77], a mathematician[78], 1922–2015[79], of United States[80]; Bruce M. Horowitz[81]; Malgorzata Askanas[82]; Frederick Halpern[83]; and Carroll Aubrey Webber, Jr.[84].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include What is the name of this book?[85], The Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes[86], and To Mock a Mockingbird[87].

Death and Burial

Raymond Smullyan died on February 6, 2017[5]. He died in Hudson[4]. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Raymond Smullyan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[88] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]

Works attributed to him include The Hardest Logic Puzzle Ever[90], a riddle[91].

His notable doctoral advisees include Melvin Fitting[92], a philosopher[93], b. 1942[94], of United States[95], awarded the Herbrand Award[96].

FAQs

Where was Raymond Smullyan born?

Born in Far Rockaway[2], Raymond Smullyan…

Where did Raymond Smullyan die?

Raymond Smullyan died in Hudson[4].

What did Raymond Smullyan do for work?

Raymond Smullyan worked as mathematician[6], pianist[7], philosopher[8], university teacher[9], and computer scientist[10].

Where did Raymond Smullyan go to school?

Raymond Smullyan was educated at Princeton University[22], University of Chicago[23], Theodore Roosevelt High School[24], and Reed College[25].

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