HENRY SEELY WHITE

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 5/20/1862     Death: 5/20/1943

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Henry Seely White was an American mathematician. He was born in Cazenovia, New York to parents Aaron White and Isadore Maria Haight. He matriculated at Wesleyan University in Connecticut and graduated with honors in 1882 at the age of twenty-one. White excelled at Wesleyan in astronomy, ethics, Latin, logic, mathematics, and philosophy. At the university, John Monroe Van Vleck taught White mathematics and astronomy. Later, Van Vleck persuaded White to continue to study mathematics at the graduate level. Subsequently, White studied at the University of Göttingen under Klein, and received his doctorate in 1891.

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WHY THEY MATTER

Henry Seely White was intellectually unique for his multidisciplinary prowess, excelling in fields ranging from astronomy and mathematics to ethics and philosophy. His groundbreaking achievements included pursuing advanced mathematical studies under the guidance of renowned mathematician John Monroe Van Vleck at Wesleyan University, and later studying at the University of Göttingen under the mentorship of Klein to earn his doctorate in mathematics in 1891. This diverse academic background contributed to White's innovative contributions to the field of mathematics.

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