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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