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Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger

1936 – 1992

British mathematician

Mathematician University teacher
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About Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger

Lived 1936 – 1992 (aged 56). Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger was a mathematician and university teacher.

Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger (7 February 1936 – 29 February 1992) was a British mathematician at the University of Warwick who worked on vector bundles (where he introduced jumping lines), crystallography, and mathematics education.

He was President of the Mathematical Association in 1983–1984.

Publications

Schwarzenberger translated this book into English and added a long appendix on later developments.

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Important facts

Born
7 February 1936
Birth century
20th century
Died
29 February 1992
Occupation
Mathematician, university teacher
Education
University of Cambridge

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger?

British mathematician

When was Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger born?

Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger was born on 7 February 1936.

When did Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger die?

Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger died on 29 February 1992.

What was Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger's occupation?

Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger was a mathematician and university teacher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger

· Wikidata: Q7361411

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