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James Lighthill

British applied mathematician (1924–1998)

Born: January 23, 1924 (1924) · Paris
Died: July 17, 1998 (1998) · Sark
Age at death: 74 years
Nationality United Kingdom
Occupation university teacher, mathematician
Field of work mathematics, applied mechanics
Education Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Byron House School, Winchester College
Employer University of Cambridge, Victoria University of Manchester, Imperial College London, University College London, National Physical Laboratory, Royal Aircraft Establishment
Position held chairperson, president, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, provost
Gender male

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