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John Robert Kline

1891 – 1955

American mathematician

Mathematician University teacher
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Lived 1891 – 1955 (aged 63). John Robert Kline was an American mathematician and university teacher, known for Kline sphere characterization.

John Robert Kline (December 7, 1891 – May 2, 1955) was an American mathematician and educator.

Biography One of three children born to Henry K. Kline and Emma M. Kline, he was Professor of mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania from 1920 to 1955. A Ph.D. student of Robert Lee Moore, he was a Guggenheim Fellow in 1925, later Chairman of the Department of Mathematics from 1933 to 1954, and Thomas A. Scott Professor of Mathematics from 1941 to 1955.

His doctoral students include Lida Barrett, Donald Flanders, Joseph Harrison Kusner, Arthur Milgram, Athanasios Papoulis, Dudley Weldon Woodard, Leo Zippin, and William Waldron Schieffelin Claytor.

Kline was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1941.

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Important facts

Born
7 December 1891, Quakertown
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 May 1955, Quakertown
Occupation
Mathematician, university teacher
Nationality
United States
Known for
Kline sphere characterization
Education
University of Pennsylvania, Muhlenberg College
Positions held
Thomas A. Scott Professorship of Mathematics
Employers
University of Pennsylvania
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
J. R. Kline

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Robert Kline?

American mathematician

When was John Robert Kline born?

John Robert Kline was born on 7 December 1891 in Quakertown.

When did John Robert Kline die?

John Robert Kline died on 2 May 1955 in Quakertown.

What was John Robert Kline's occupation?

John Robert Kline was a mathematician and university teacher.

What was John Robert Kline known for?

John Robert Kline was known for Kline sphere characterization.

What nationality was John Robert Kline?

John Robert Kline was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Robert Kline

· Wikidata: Q10307889

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