Ian R. Porteous

Mathematician, Academic

1930 – 2011

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Who was Ian R. Porteous?

Ian Robertson Porteous was a Scottish mathematician at the University of Liverpool and an educator on Merseyside. He is best known for three books on geometry and modern algebra. In Liverpool he and Peter Giblin are known for their registered charity Mathematical Education on Merseyside which promotes enthusiasm for mathematics through sponsorship of an annual competition.

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Born
Oct 9, 1930
Also known as
  • Ian Porteous
Profession
Education
  • University of Edinburgh
  • Trinity College, Cambridge
  • University of Cambridge
  • George Watson's College
Died
Jan 30, 2011

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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