Francis Atiyah
British mathematician
1929 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
British mathematician
Born
April 22, 1929
Died
2019 (age ~90)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher, topologist
United KingdomBorn in HampsteadDied in Edinburgh
1929
Born in Hampstead (1929-04-22)
1941
EducationStudied at Victoria College (1941–1945)
1945
EducationStudied at The Manchester Grammar School (1945–1947)
1949
EducationStudied at Trinity College (1949–1952)
1952
EducationStudied at University of Cambridge (1952–1955)
1961
AwardAbout
Sir Michael Francis Atiyah was a British-Lebanese mathematician specialising in geometry. His contributions include the Atiyah–Singer index theorem and co-founding topological K-theory. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 1966 and the Abel Prize in 2004.
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Who is Francis Atiyah?+
Sir Michael Francis Atiyah was a British-Lebanese mathematician specialising in geometry. His contributions include the Atiyah–Singer index theorem and co-founding topological K-theory. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 1966 and the Abel Prize in 2004.
What does the name Francis mean?+
The name Francis means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is of French origin.
When was Francis Atiyah born?+
Francis Atiyah was born on April 22, 1929.
When did Francis Atiyah die?+
Francis Atiyah died in 2019, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.
The name Francis is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From French(man) (from France). Franz.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Francis — April 22, 1929
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Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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