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David Silvester

b. 1958

British numerical analyst

Numerical analystUniversity teacher Mathematician
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Born 1958. David Silvester is a British numerical analyst, university teacher and mathematician.

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Important facts

Born
26 December 1958, Dumfries
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Numerical analyst, university teacher, mathematician
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Ysgol Ardudwy
Employers
University of Manchester
Awards
Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Also known as
David James Silvester, D. James Silvester, D. J. Silvester, DJ Silvester, David J. Silvester, David J Silvester
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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Silvester?

British numerical analyst

When was David Silvester born?

David Silvester was born on 26 December 1958 in Dumfries.

What is David Silvester's occupation?

David Silvester is a numerical analyst, university teacher and mathematician.

What nationality is David Silvester?

David Silvester is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Silvester

· Wikidata: Q83410875

· DBpedia: David Silvester

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