About John Leech
Lived 1926 – 1992 (aged 66). John Leech was a British mathematician and university teacher, known for Leech lattice.
John Leech (21 July 1926 in Weybridge, Surrey – 28 September 1992 in Scotland) was a British mathematician working in number theory, geometry and combinatorial group theory. He is best known for his discovery of the Leech lattice in 1965. He also discovered Ta(3) in 1957. Leech was married to Jenifer Haselgrove, a British radio scientist.
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Who was John Leech?
British mathematician (1926–1992)
When was John Leech born?
John Leech was born on 21 July 1926 in Weybridge.
When did John Leech die?
John Leech died on 28 September 1992 in Scotland, Firth of Clyde.
What was John Leech's occupation?
John Leech was a mathematician and university teacher.
What was John Leech known for?
John Leech was known for Leech lattice.
What nationality was John Leech?
John Leech was British.
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