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Dov Tamari

1911 – 2006

German mathematician

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Lived 1911 – 2006 (aged 94–95). Dov Tamari was a Hungarian mathematician, historian of mathematics and university teacher.

Dov Tamari (; born Bernhard Teitler; 29 April 1911 – 11 August 2006) was a German-born mathematician. He lived in Mandatory Palestine (now Israel), and in New York City.

Biography Dov Tamari was born under the name Bernhard Teitler on 29 April 1911 in Fulda, German Empire (now Germany). He left Nazi Germany for the British Mandate for Palestine in 1933. He was known for his work in logic and combinatorics, and the Tamari lattice is named after him.

Tamari earned a doctorate of science from the University of Paris in 1951, under the direction of Paul Dubreil. His students include Carlton Maxson and Kevin Osondu.

Tamari was living in New York City in 1990, and he died in Jerusalem in 2006.

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Important facts

Born
1911, Fulda
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Education
University of Paris
Employers
New York University, University at Buffalo
Also known as
Bernhard Teitler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dov Tamari?

German mathematician (1911–2006)

When was Dov Tamari born?

Dov Tamari was born in 1911 in Fulda.

When did Dov Tamari die?

Dov Tamari died on 11 August 2006 in Jerusalem.

What was Dov Tamari's occupation?

Dov Tamari was a mathematician, historian of mathematics and university teacher.

What nationality was Dov Tamari?

Dov Tamari was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dov Tamari

· Wikidata: Q5302369

· DBpedia: Dov Tamari (mathematician)

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