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Paul H. Roberts

1929 – 2022

British American mathematician and geophysicist

Geophysicist Applied mathematicianUniversity teacher

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Lived 1929 – 2022 (aged 93). Paul H. Roberts was a British geophysicist, applied mathematician and university teacher.

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Important facts

Born

13 September 1929, Aberystwyth

Birth century

20th century

Died

17 November 2022, Isle of Wight

Occupation

Geophysicist, applied mathematician, university teacher

Nationality

United Kingdom

Education

University of Cambridge

Positions held

Professor emeritus

Employers

University of California, Los Angeles, University of Chicago, Newcastle University

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society; John Adam Fleming Medal; Fellow of the American Geophysical Union; Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Also known as

Paul Harry Roberts, Paul Roberts, P. H. Roberts

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Paul H. Roberts's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul H. Roberts?

British American mathematician and geophysicist (1929–2022)

When was Paul H. Roberts born?

Paul H. Roberts was born on 13 September 1929 in Aberystwyth.

When did Paul H. Roberts die?

Paul H. Roberts died on 17 November 2022 in Isle of Wight.

What was Paul H. Roberts's occupation?

Paul H. Roberts was a geophysicist, applied mathematician and university teacher.

What nationality was Paul H. Roberts?

Paul H. Roberts was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul H. Roberts

· Wikidata: Q102188216

· DBpedia: Paul Harry Roberts

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