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Abram Besicovitch

1891 – 1970

Russian mathematician

Mathematician University teacher
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About Abram Besicovitch

Lived 1891 – 1970 (aged 79). Abram Besicovitch was a Russian and British mathematician and university teacher, known for Almost periodic function, Besicovitch covering theorem and Hausdorff-Besicovitch dimension.

Life and career Abram Besicovitch was born in Berdyansk on the Sea of Azov (now in Ukraine) to a Karaite Jewish family. He studied under the supervision of Andrey Markov at the Saint Petersburg Imperial University, graduating with a PhD in 1912, He received in 1950 the De Morgan Medal of the London Mathematical Society. He was a visiting scholar at the Institute for Advanced Study in the fall of 1954.

Besicovitch's candidacy for the Royal Society reads:

The asteroid 16953 Besicovitch is named in his honour.

A portrait of Besicovitch by Eve Goldsmith Coxeter is in the collection of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Quotation A mathematician's reputation rests on the number of bad proofs he has given.

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Important facts

Born
24 January 1891, Berdiansk
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 November 1970, Cambridge
Occupation
Mathematician, university teacher
Nationality
Russian Empire, Soviet Union, United Kingdom
Known for
Almost periodic function, Besicovitch covering theorem, Hausdorff-Besicovitch dimension
Education
Saint Petersburg State University, Imperial St. Petersburg University, St Petersburg University, University of Cambridge
Positions held
Rector, Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics
Employers
Perm State National Research University, University of Liverpool, University of Cambridge, Saint Petersburg State University
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Sylvester Medal; Adams Prize; De Morgan Medal
Also known as
Abram Samoilovitch Besicovitch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abram Besicovitch?

Russian mathematician (1891-1970)

When was Abram Besicovitch born?

Abram Besicovitch was born on 24 January 1891 in Berdiansk.

When did Abram Besicovitch die?

Abram Besicovitch died on 2 November 1970 in Cambridge.

What was Abram Besicovitch's occupation?

Abram Besicovitch was a mathematician and university teacher.

What was Abram Besicovitch known for?

Abram Besicovitch was known for Almost periodic function, Besicovitch covering theorem and Hausdorff-Besicovitch dimension.

What nationality was Abram Besicovitch?

Abram Besicovitch was Russian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abram Besicovitch

· Wikidata: Q331089

· DBpedia: Abram Besicovitch

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