Michael Atiyah
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Michael Atiyah was born on April 22, 1929, in Hampstead and died on January 11, 2019, in Edinburgh [1][2][3][4][5][2][3]. He held United Kingdom citizenship [6] and worked as a mathematician, topologist, and university teacher [7]. His father was Edward Atiyah, and he was married to Lily (Brown) Atiyah [1][1]. He had a sibling named Patrick Atiyah [1]. Atiyah was educated at Trinity College, The Manchester Grammar School, University of Cambridge, and Victoria College [1][8].
He was employed by the University of Cambridge (1957–1961), the University of Oxford (1961–1969), the Institute for Advanced Study (1955–1956), and the University of Edinburgh [1][9]. His field of work included topology, mathematics, and geometry [7]. Among his awards were the Fields medal, the Copley Medal, the Abel Prize, the Royal Medal, the King Faisal International Prize in Science, the De Morgan Medal, and two additional honors [10][11][1]. He held the position of President of the Royal Society from 1990 to 1995, Savilian Professor of Geometry from 1963 to 1969, President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 2005 to 2008, and chairperson from 1974 to 1976 .
He was buried at Binning Memorial Wood .
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Binning Memorial Wood[7]
- Father: Edward Atiyah[8]
- Spouse: Lily (Brown) Atiyah[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Field of work: topology[11], mathematics[12], geometry[13]
- Position held: President of the Royal Society[14], Savilian Professor of Geometry[15], President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[16], chairperson[17]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[18], University of Oxford[19], Institute for Advanced Study[20], University of Edinburgh[21], British Army[22]
- Educated at: Trinity College[23], The Manchester Grammar School[24], University of Cambridge[25], Victoria College[26]
- Doctoral advisor: W. V. D. Hodge[27]
- Award received: Fields medal[28], Copley Medal[29], Abel Prize[30], Royal Medal[31], King Faisal International Prize in Science[32], De Morgan Medal[33], Josiah Willard Gibbs Lectureship[34], Grand Prize of the French Academy of Science[35], Order of Merit[36], Royal Society Bakerian Medal[37], honorary doctor of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia[38], Berwick Prize[39], honorary doctor of the Charles University of Prague[40], Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Doctoral student: Simon Donaldson[43], Nigel Hitchin[44], Graeme Segal[45], George Lusztig[46], Peter B. Kronheimer[47], Ian R. Porteous[48], K. David Elworthy[49], Lisa Jeffrey[50], Brian Joseph Sanderson[51], John Roe[52], Jack Morava[53], David Tall[54], Peter Braam[55], Rolph Ludwig Edward Schwarzenberger[56]
Why It Matters
Michael Atiyah has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
His notable doctoral advisees include Simon Donaldson[59], a mathematician[60], b. 1957[61], of United Kingdom[62], awarded the Fields medal[63]; Ruth Lawrence[64], a mathematician[65], b. 1971[66], of United Kingdom[67], awarded the Fellow of the American Mathematical Society[68], specialised in algebraic topology[69]; Graeme Segal[70]; George Lusztig[71]; Nigel Hitchin[72]; and Frances Kirwan[73].
FAQs
Where was Michael Atiyah born?
Michael Atiyah's place of birth was Hampstead[1].
Where did Michael Atiyah die?
Michael Atiyah passed away in Edinburgh[2].
Who were Michael Atiyah's parents?
Michael Atiyah's father was Edward Atiyah[8].
Who was Michael Atiyah married to?
Michael Atiyah's spouses include Lily (Brown) Atiyah[9].
What did Michael Atiyah do for work?
Michael Atiyah worked as a mathematician[3], topologist[4], and university teacher[5].
Where did Michael Atiyah go to school?
Michael Atiyah was educated at Trinity College[23], The Manchester Grammar School[24], University of Cambridge[25], and Victoria College[26].
What awards did Michael Atiyah receive?
Honors received include Fields medal[28], Copley Medal[29], Abel Prize[30], and Royal Medal[31].