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David Brillinger

b. 1937

Canadian statistician

Statistician University teacher Mathematician
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About David Brillinger

Born 1937. David Brillinger is a Canadian statistician, university teacher and mathematician.

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Important facts

Born
24 October 1937, Toronto
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Statistician, university teacher, mathematician
Nationality
Canada
Education
University of Toronto, Princeton University, Bell labs, London School of Economics
Employers
London School of Economics and Political Science, Princeton University, Bell Labs, University of California, Berkeley
Awards
Fellow of the American Statistical Association; Guggenheim Fellowship; Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics; Emanuel and Carol Parzen Prize for Statistical Innovation; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; COPSS Distinguished Achievement Award and Lectureship
Also known as
David R. Brillinger, David Ross Brillinger

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Brillinger?

Canadian statistician

When was David Brillinger born?

David Brillinger was born on 24 October 1937 in Toronto.

What is David Brillinger's occupation?

David Brillinger is a statistician, university teacher and mathematician.

What nationality is David Brillinger?

David Brillinger is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Brillinger

· Wikidata: Q51670446

· DBpedia: David R. Brillinger

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