About Lester S. Hill
Lived 1891 – 1961 (aged 69). Lester S. Hill was an American mathematician and cryptographer, known for Hill cipher.
Lester S. Hill (1891–1961) was an American mathematician and educator who was interested in applications of mathematics to communications. He received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree (1913) from Columbia College and a Ph.D. from Yale University (1926). He taught at the University of Montana, Princeton University, the University of Maine, Yale University, and Hunter College. Among his notable contributions was the Hill cipher. He also developed methods for detecting errors in telegraphed code numbers and wrote two books.
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Who was Lester S. Hill?
American mathematician
When was Lester S. Hill born?
Lester S. Hill was born on 18 January 1891 in New York City.
When did Lester S. Hill die?
Lester S. Hill died on 9 January 1961 in New York City.
What was Lester S. Hill's occupation?
Lester S. Hill was a mathematician and cryptographer.
What was Lester S. Hill known for?
Lester S. Hill was known for Hill cipher.
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Lester S. Hill was American.
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