About William Pitt Durfee
Lived 1855 – 1941 (aged 86). William Pitt Durfee was an American mathematician and university teacher, known for Durfee square.
William Pitt Durfee (5 February 1855 – 17 December 1941) was an American mathematician who introduced Durfee squares. He was a student of James Sylvester, and after obtaining his degree in 1883 he became a professor at Hobart college in 1884 and became dean in 1888. Durfee House and Durfee Hall are named in his honor.
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Who was William Pitt Durfee?
mathematician
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William Pitt Durfee was born on 5 February 1855 in Livonia.
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William Pitt Durfee died on 17 December 1941 in Geneva.
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William Pitt Durfee was a mathematician and university teacher.
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William Pitt Durfee was known for Durfee square.
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William Pitt Durfee was American.
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