Alfred J. Lotka
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Summary
Alfred J. Lotka was born on March 2, 1880[1], in Lviv[2]. He died on December 5, 1949[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], statistician[6], biophysicist[7], physicist[8], and chemist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (578 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Red Bank[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: mathematics[13]
- Employer: MetLife[14]
- Educated at: Cornell University[15], University of Birmingham[16]
- Notable work: Elements of Physical Biology[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Statistical Association[18], Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics[19]
- Member of: Institute of Mathematical Statistics[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Alfred J. Lotka[22]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Science[23]
- Given name: Alfred[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Name in native language: Alfred James Lotka[26]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfred J. Lotka include Lotka–Volterra equations[28] and Lotka's law[29], a scientific law[30].
Why It Matters
Alfred J. Lotka has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Lotka–Volterra equations[28] and Lotka's law[29], a scientific law[30].
FAQs
Where was Alfred J. Lotka born?
Alfred J. Lotka's place of birth was Lviv[2].
Where did Alfred J. Lotka die?
Alfred J. Lotka passed away in New York City[4].
What did Alfred J. Lotka do for work?
Alfred J. Lotka worked as a mathematician[5], statistician[6], biophysicist[7], physicist[8], and chemist[9].
Where did Alfred J. Lotka go to school?
Alfred J. Lotka was educated at Cornell University[15] and University of Birmingham[16].
What awards did Alfred J. Lotka receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Statistical Association[18] and Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics[19].