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Paul Halmos, 1916-2006
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By Emil Volcheck
Posted Sun Oct 15, 2006 at 01:38:18 PM PDT
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Paul Halmos passed away October 2 in Los Gatos, California. He was the
author of more than a dozen books, many of them familiar to
mathematicians around the world, and was acknowledged for his
expository skill, both in writing and speaking. He received many
awards during his lifetime, including the AMS Steele Prize (1983, for
his many graduate texts) and the MAA Gung and Hu Award (2000, for
distinguished service to mathematics). For many years, he was active
in the governance of the AMS, serving in many positions including as
vice-president (1981-82).
(From the AMS News)
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