Martin Gardner
American mathematics and science writer (1914–2010).
The record
Martin Gardner was an American mathematics and science writer. Born on 21 October 1914 in Tulsa, Gardner died on 22 May 2010 in Norman at the age of 95.
Notable works include Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science, The Ambidextrous Universe and Visitors from Oz. Gardner studied at University of Chicago. Honours include Leroy P. Steele Prize, David Hilbert Award and Joseph A. Burton Forum Award, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 52 languages, Martin Gardner is No. 17,194 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 21 October 1914, Tulsa
- Died
- 22 May 2010, Norman (aged 95)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Science writer, writer, journalist
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- University of Chicago
- Genres
- Recreational mathematics, puzzle, micromagic
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 52
Did you know
Lived to 95.
Shares a birthday with Alfred Nobel and Benjamin Netanyahu.
One of 43 people in the Index born in Tulsa, with Jennifer Jones.
Has a Wikipedia article in 52 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherJames Henry Gardner
Honours and works
Awards
- Leroy P. Steele Prize1987
- David Hilbert Award1992
- Joseph A. Burton Forum Award1997
- Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Science Writing Award
Notable works
- Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
- The Ambidextrous Universe
- Visitors from Oz
- The Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversions
- Mathematics, magic and mystery
- Science, good, bad, and bogus / Martin Gardner. - 1981
- Aha ! Insight
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- Wikidata Q677706 (facts, CC0)
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