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C. Brian Haselgrove

1926 – 1964

British mathematician

Mathematician University teacher
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Lived 1926 – 1964 (aged 37). C. Brian Haselgrove was a British mathematician and university teacher, known for Pólya conjecture.

Colin Brian Haselgrove (26 September 1926 – 27 May 1964) was an English mathematician who is best known for his disproof of the Pólya conjecture in 1958.

Haselgrove was educated at Blundell's School and from there won a scholarship to King's College, Cambridge. He obtained his Ph.D., which was supervised by Albert Ingham, from Cambridge in 1956.

Personal life Haselgrove was married to fellow mathematician Jenifer Haselgrove. After having suffered minor epileptic fits for several years caused by a brain tumor, he died in Manchester in May 1964.

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Important facts

Born
26 September 1926, London Borough of Waltham Forest, Chingford
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 May 1964, Manchester
Occupation
Mathematician, university teacher
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Known for
Pólya conjecture
Education
University of Cambridge, King's College, Blundell's School
Employers
University of Cambridge, Victoria University of Manchester
Awards
Smith's Prize
Also known as
Colin Brian, Colin Brian Haselgrove, Brian Haselgrove

People in C. Brian Haselgrove's life

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Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
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Albert Ingham
1900 – 1967
Mathematician
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Jenifer Haselgrove
1930 – 2015
Mathematician

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Frequently asked questions

Who was C. Brian Haselgrove?

British mathematician (1926-1964)

When was C. Brian Haselgrove born?

C. Brian Haselgrove was born on 26 September 1926 in London Borough of Waltham Forest, Chingford.

When did C. Brian Haselgrove die?

C. Brian Haselgrove died on 27 May 1964 in Manchester.

What was C. Brian Haselgrove's occupation?

C. Brian Haselgrove was a mathematician and university teacher.

What was C. Brian Haselgrove known for?

C. Brian Haselgrove was known for Pólya conjecture.

What nationality was C. Brian Haselgrove?

C. Brian Haselgrove was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: C. Brian Haselgrove

· Wikidata: Q2930472

· DBpedia: C. Brian Haselgrove

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