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John Horton Conway (1937-2020) was an English mathematician who made contributions to finite groups, knot theory, number theory, and recreational mathematics. He invented the Game of Life, a cellular automaton that became popular through Martin Gardner's Scientific American column.
Apr 14, 2020 · Conway, a legendary mathematician and inventor of the Game of Life, died of COVID-19 at age 82. He was known for his unbounded curiosity, love of games, and contributions to group theory, number theory, physics and more.
John Horton Conway, the English-born Princeton mathematician whose body of work ranged from the rigorously highbrow to the frivolously fun, earning him prizes and a reputation as a...
John Conway was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions in group theory, number theory, geometry, and theoretical physics. He also invented many games and puzzles, such as the Game of Life and the surreal numbers, and taught with passion and creativity.
May 23, 2020 · A tribute to the versatile and influential mathematician who made discoveries in number theory, group theory, topology, geometry and game theory. Learn about his life, work, personality and legacy in this comprehensive article by Manjul Bhargava.
- Manjul Bhargava
- 2020
Learn about the life and achievements of John Horton Conway, a mathematician who invented the surreal numbers, the Game of Life, and the Free Will Theorem. Explore his contributions to group theory, number theory, geometry, combinatorial game theory, and more.
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Dec 22, 2021 · John Conway was without doubt one of the most celebrated British mathematicians of the last half century. He first gained international recognition in 1968 when he constructed the automorphism grou...
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