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Martin Gardner

Martin Gardner

Recreational mathematician and philosopher

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Founder of
Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
Birthdate
October 21, 1914
Birthplace
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Date of Death
May 22, 2010
Place of Death
Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Author of
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The Magic Numbers of Matrix
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Mathematical puzzles & diversions
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The snark puzzle book
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Science Puzzlers
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Fractal Music, Hypercards and More Mathematical Recreations from "Scientific American"
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Urantia
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The wreck of the Titanic foretold?
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The colossal book of short puzzles and problems
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Educated at
University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Occupation
Mathematician
Mathematician
Journalist
Journalist
Philosopher
Philosopher
Scientist
Scientist
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Author
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Writer
Writer
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Open Library ID
OL26894A0
VIAF
1082511390

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Citizenship
United States
United States
Genre
Puzzle
Puzzle
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Annotated edition
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Recreational mathematics
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Skeptical movement
Notable Work
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Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
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The Ambidextrous Universe
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Pseudonym
Armand T. Ringer
Wikidata ID
Q677706
Overview

Martin Gardner (October 21, 1914 – May 22, 2010) was an American mathematician, writer, journalist, and philosopher. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and held United States citizenship.

Gardner is best known for his work in recreational mathematics, puzzles, the skeptical movement, and annotated editions. He is the founder of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.

He attended the University of Chicago, and some of his notable works include "Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science" and "The Ambidextrous Universe". Martin Gardner passed away on May 22, 2010 in Norman, Oklahoma.

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