William Pitt Durfee

William Pitt Durfee
Born (1855-02-05)February 5, 1855
Livonia, Michigan
Died December 17, 1941(1941-12-17) (aged 86)
Geneva, New York
Nationality American
Fields Mathematics
Institutions Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Alma mater University of Michigan
Johns Hopkins University
Doctoral advisor James Sylvester
Known for Durfee square

William Pitt Durfee (5 February 1855 – 17 December 1941) was an American mathematician who introduced Durfee squares. He was a student of James Sylvester, and after obtaining his degree in 1883 he became a professor at Hobart college in 1884 and became dean in 1888. Durfee House and Durfee Hall are named in his honor.

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