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Roger W. Carter

1934 – 2022

British mathematician

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About Roger W. Carter

Lived 1934 – 2022 (aged 87). Roger W. Carter was an American and British mathematician, known for Carter subgroup and Groups of Lie type.

Roger William Carter (25 August 1934 – 21 February 2022) was a British mathematician who was emeritus professor at the University of Warwick. He defined Carter subgroups and wrote the standard reference Simple Groups of Lie Type. He obtained his PhD at the University of Cambridge in 1960 and his dissertation was entitled Some Contributions to the Theory of Finite Soluble Groups, with Derek Taunt as thesis advisor. Carter died in Wirral on 21 February 2022, at the age of 87.

Publications

Simple Groups of Lie Type by Roger W. Carter, Lie Algebras of Finite and Affine Type (Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics) by Roger Carter,

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Known for
Carter subgroup, Groups of Lie type
Education
University of Cambridge
Employers
University of Warwick
Also known as
Roger Carter, Roger William Carter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger W. Carter?

British mathematician (1934–2022)

When was Roger W. Carter born?

Roger W. Carter was born on 25 August 1934.

When did Roger W. Carter die?

Roger W. Carter died on 21 February 2022 in Wirral, Wirral Peninsula.

What was Roger W. Carter's occupation?

Roger W. Carter was a mathematician.

What was Roger W. Carter known for?

Roger W. Carter was known for Carter subgroup and Groups of Lie type.

What nationality was Roger W. Carter?

Roger W. Carter was American and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger W. Carter

· Wikidata: Q3940114

· DBpedia: Roger Carter (mathematician)

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