William R. Davis

American mathematical physicist
Person human Q114010128
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Summary

William R. Davis is a human[1]. He was born on 1929[2]. He worked as a mathematical physicist[3] and university teacher[4]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • William R. Davis was born on 1929[2].
  • William R. Davis held citizenship in United States[6].
  • William R. Davis's professions included mathematical physicist[3].
  • William R. Davis worked as a university teacher[4].
  • William R. Davis was employed by North Carolina State University[7].
  • William R. Davis was educated at University of Göttingen[8].
  • William R. Davis's doctoral advisor was Gerd Burkhardt[9].
  • William R. Davis received the Guggenheim Fellowship[10].
  • William R. Davis is recorded as male[11].
  • William R. Davis's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William R. Davis supervised James W. York as a doctoral student[13].
  • William R. Davis earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[14].
  • William R. Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[15].
  • William R. Davis's given name is recorded as William[16].
  • William R. Davis's given name is recorded as Robert[17].
  • William R. Davis's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[18].

Body

Origins and Family

William R. Davis was born on 1929[2].

Education

William R. Davis's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[8]. His doctoral advisor was Gerd Burkhardt[9]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematical physicist[3] and university teacher[4]. Among William R. Davis's employers was North Carolina State University[7]. He supervised James W. York as a doctoral student[13].

Recognition

William R. Davis received the Guggenheim Fellowship[10].

Why It Matters

William R. Davis is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

What did William R. Davis do for work?

William R. Davis worked as mathematical physicist[3] and university teacher[4].

Where did William R. Davis go to school?

William R. Davis was educated at University of Göttingen[8].

What awards did William R. Davis receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA09751170
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987007260257505171
    Wikidata description → American mathematical physicist
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