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Charles Fox

1897 – 1977

Canadian mathematician

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About Charles Fox

Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 80). Charles Fox was a Canadian mathematician.

Charles Fox (17 March 1897, in London – 30 April 1977, in Montreal) was the English mathematician who introduced the Fox–Wright function and the Fox H-function. In 1976, he received an honorary doctorate from Concordia University.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Nationality
Education
City of London School, Coopers' Company's School, Sidney Sussex College
Employers
Imperial College London, Birkbeck, University of London, McGill University, Sir George Williams University

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles Fox's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Fox?

Canadian mathematician (1897–1977)

When was Charles Fox born?

Charles Fox was born on 17 March 1897 in London.

When did Charles Fox die?

Charles Fox died on 30 April 1977 in Montreal.

What was Charles Fox's occupation?

Charles Fox was a mathematician.

What nationality was Charles Fox?

Charles Fox was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Fox

· Wikidata: Q5077760

· DBpedia: Charles Fox (mathematician)

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