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Daniel Gorenstein

1923 – 1992

American mathematician

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About Daniel Gorenstein

Lived 1923 – 1992 (aged 69). Daniel Gorenstein was an American mathematician and university teacher, known for Gorenstein ring.

Daniel E. Gorenstein (January 1, 1923 – August 26, 1992) was an American mathematician best remembered for his contribution to the classification of finite simple groups.

Gorenstein mastered calculus at age 12 and subsequently matriculated at Harvard University, where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees.

He was recognized, in addition to his own research contributions such as work on signalizer functors, as a leader in directing the classification of finite simple groups, one of the largest collaborative pieces of pure mathematics ever attempted.

He died in 1992 after a brief illness. He was 69 years old.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Gorenstein ring
Education
Harvard University, Boston Latin School, Clark University, Northeastern University (Boston, Massachusetts)
Positions held
Director
Employers
Rutgers University, Clark University, Harvard University, Northeastern University
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship; Fulbright Scholarship; Leroy P. Steele Prize; Steele Prize

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Daniel Gorenstein's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Gorenstein?

American mathematician (1923–1992)

When was Daniel Gorenstein born?

Daniel Gorenstein was born on 1 January 1923 in Boston.

When did Daniel Gorenstein die?

Daniel Gorenstein died on 26 August 1992 in United States, Martha's Vineyard.

What was Daniel Gorenstein's occupation?

Daniel Gorenstein was a mathematician and university teacher.

What was Daniel Gorenstein known for?

Daniel Gorenstein was known for Gorenstein ring.

What nationality was Daniel Gorenstein?

Daniel Gorenstein was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Gorenstein

· Wikidata: Q1160901

· DBpedia: Daniel Gorenstein

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