Oscar Zariski
American mathematician (1899–1986)
1899 — 1986
Quick Facts
Profession
American mathematician (1899–1986)
Born
April 24, 1899
Died
1986 (age ~87)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher
Russian EmpireBorn in KobrynDied in Brookline
1899
Born in Kobryn (1899-04-24)
1918
EducationStudied at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (1918–1920)
1921
EducationStudied at Sapienza University of Rome (1921–1924)
1939
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1944
AwardCole Prize in Algebra
1965
AwardNational Medal of Science
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Oscar Zariski was an American mathematician. The Russian-born scientist was one of the most influential algebraic geometers of the 20th century.
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Who is Oscar Zariski?+
Oscar Zariski was an American mathematician. The Russian-born scientist was one of the most influential algebraic geometers of the 20th century.
What does the name Oscar mean?+
The name Oscar means "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Oscar Zariski born?+
Oscar Zariski was born on April 24, 1899.
When did Oscar Zariski die?+
Oscar Zariski died in 1986, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish or Old English.
The name Oscar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Oscar — April 24, 1899
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
Legend.
— anon
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