Mathematician:Alfred Bray Kempe

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Mathematician

English mathematician best known for his work on linkages and the Four Color Theorem.

Trained as a barrister, and was also an accomplished pianist.


Nationality

English


History

  • Born: 6 July 1849 in Kensington, London, England
  • Died: 21 April 1922 in London, England


Theorems and Definitions


Publications


Critical View

Mistress of humble tones and haughty,
Kempe calls me his piano-forte;
He plays me when a problem fails,
And rises lighter from the scales.
-- One of his students


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