Richard K. Guy
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| Richard K. Guy | ||
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| Born | 30 September, 1916 | |
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| Died | 9 March, 2020 | |
| Residence | Unknown | |
| Nationality | British | |
| Institutions | University of Calgary | |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge | |
Richard Kenneth Guy (30 September, 1916 - 9 March, 2020) was a British mathematician and the father of Michael Guy. His most significant discovery in Conway's Game of Life is the glider. He also co-wrote Winning Ways for Your Mathematical Plays with John Conway and Elwyn Berlekamp.
Patterns found by Richard K. Guy
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References
- "Glider". The Life Lexicon. Stephen Silver. Retrieved on May 21, 2009.
External links
- Homepage of Richard K. Guy at University of Calgary
- Richard K. Guy at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
- Richard K. Guy at Wikipedia