Abram Besicovitch
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Summary
Abram Besicovitch is a human[1]. Born in Berdiansk[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1891[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on November 2, 1970[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Abram Besicovitch's place of birth was Berdiansk[2].
- Abram Besicovitch died in Cambridge[4].
- Abram Besicovitch was born on January 24, 1891[3].
- Abram Besicovitch was born on January 23, 1891[9].
- Abram Besicovitch died on November 2, 1970[5].
- Burial took place at cremation[10].
- Abram Besicovitch held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
- Abram Besicovitch held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
- Abram Besicovitch held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Abram Besicovitch held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
- Abram Besicovitch's professions included mathematician[6].
- Abram Besicovitch's professions included university teacher[7].
- Abram Besicovitch's field of work was mathematical analysis[15].
- Abram Besicovitch's field of work was measure theory[16].
- Abram Besicovitch's field of work was function theory[17].
- Abram Besicovitch's field of work was probability theory[18].
- Abram Besicovitch's field of work was mathematics[19].
- Abram Besicovitch held the position of rector[20].
- Abram Besicovitch held the position of Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics[21].
- Among Abram Besicovitch's employers was Perm State National Research University[22].
- Abram Besicovitch was employed by University of Liverpool[23].
- Abram Besicovitch was employed by University of Cambridge[24].
- Among Abram Besicovitch's employers was Saint Petersburg State University[25].
- Abram Besicovitch's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[26].
- Abram Besicovitch's education included a stint at Imperial St. Petersburg University[27].
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Origins and Family
Abram Besicovitch's place of birth was Berdiansk[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 24, 1891[3] and January 23, 1891[9].
Education
Educated at Saint Petersburg State University[26], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31] and Imperial St. Petersburg University[27], a university[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1819[34]. Abram Besicovitch's doctoral advisor was Andrey Markov[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include mathematical analysis[15], an academic discipline[36]; measure theory[16], a branch of mathematics[37]; function theory[17]; probability theory[18], a branch of mathematics[38]; and mathematics[19], an academic discipline[39]. Employers include Perm State National Research University[22], a national research university[40], in Russia[41], founded in 1916[42], headquartered in Perm[43]; University of Liverpool[23], a public university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1903[46], headquartered in Liverpool[47]; University of Cambridge[24], a collegiate university[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1209[50], headquartered in Cambridge[51]; and Saint Petersburg State University[25], a public university[52], in Russia[53], founded in 1724[54], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[55]. Positions held include rector[20], an elective office[56] and Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics[21]. Doctoral students include Joseph Gillis[57], Oliver Aberth[58], P. A. P. Moran[59], Ernst Robert Reifenberg[60], S. James Taylor[61], and Grant Walker[62].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Besicovitch covering theorem[63], Hausdorff dimension[64], and Kakeya set[65]. Things named for Abram Besicovitch include Kakeya set[66], a mathematical concept[67] and Besicovitch covering theorem[68], a theorem[69].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[70], a fellowship award[71], in United Kingdom[72]; Sylvester Medal[73], an award[74], in United Kingdom[75], founded in 1901[76]; Adams Prize[77], a mathematics award[78], in United Kingdom[79], founded in 1848[80]; and De Morgan Medal[81], a science award[82], in United Kingdom[83].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Karaite Judaism[84], a Jewish religious movements[85] and Eastern Orthodox Church[86], a Christian denomination[87], founded in 1054[88].
Death and Burial
Abram Besicovitch died on November 2, 1970[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He is buried at cremation[10].
Why It Matters
Abram Besicovitch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]
He is credited with the discovery of Besicovitch covering theorem[91], a theorem[92]. Entities named for him include Kakeya set[66], a mathematical concept[67] and Besicovitch covering theorem[68], a theorem[69].
His notable doctoral advisees include P. A. P. Moran[93], a mathematician[94], 1917–1988[95], of Australia[96], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[97], specialised in probability theory[98].
FAQs
Where was Abram Besicovitch born?
Born in Berdiansk[2].
Where did Abram Besicovitch die?
Abram Besicovitch died in Cambridge[4].
What did Abram Besicovitch do for work?
Abram Besicovitch worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did Abram Besicovitch go to school?
Abram Besicovitch was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[26] and Imperial St. Petersburg University[27].
What awards did Abram Besicovitch receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[70], Sylvester Medal[73], Adams Prize[77], and De Morgan Medal[81].
What did Abram Besicovitch discover?
Abram Besicovitch is credited as discoverer of Besicovitch covering theorem[91].