Iain T. A. C. Adamson

Scottish mathematician and textbook writer
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Summary

Iain T. A. C. Adamson was born on June 17, 1928[1], in Dundee[2]. He died on June 9, 2010[3], in Nedlands[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and author[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Karrakatta Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Field of work: algebra[10], mathematics[11]
  • Position held: president[12]
  • Employer: University of Dundee[13], Queen's University Belfast[14]
  • Educated at: University of St Andrews[15], Princeton University[16], Morgan Academy[17]
  • Doctoral advisor: Emil Artin[18]
  • Member of: London Mathematical Society[19], American Mathematical Society[20], Edinburgh Mathematical Society[21], Church of Scotland[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Archives at: University of Dundee[24]
  • Given name: Iain[25]
  • Academic thesis: The Cohomology Structure of Formations[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Birth name: Iain Thomas Arthur Carpenter Adamson[28]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[29]

FAQs

Where was Iain T. A. C. Adamson born?

Iain T. A. C. Adamson's place of birth was Dundee[2].

Where did Iain T. A. C. Adamson die?

Iain T. A. C. Adamson passed away in Nedlands[4].

What did Iain T. A. C. Adamson do for work?

Iain T. A. C. Adamson worked as a mathematician[5] and author[6].

Where did Iain T. A. C. Adamson go to school?

Iain T. A. C. Adamson was educated at University of St Andrews[15], Princeton University[16], and Morgan Academy[17].

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