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Apr 21, 2005 · Dr. Saunders Mac Lane, a mathematician at the University of Chicago who helped to develop category theory, an abstract branch of algebra that has applications in computer science and other...
Mac Lane is best known in the mathematical community for his work in logic, algebra and most notably the co-founding of category theory. He was President of the MAA (1951-52) and the AMS (1972-74).
May 18, 2005 · Citations. Metrics. Outstanding mathematician and mentor who invented category theory. Credit: UNIV. CHICAGO. Saunders Mac Lane, who died on 14 April, was one of the few mathematicians to...
Saunders Mac Lane, who died April 14, 2005, at 95, remains well-known for his seminal work in category theory, homological algebra, algebraic topology, etc. and was active in mathematics and public service until late in his life.
SAUNDERS MAC LANE, THE KNIGHT OF MATHEMATICS S. S. KUTATELADZE Abstract. This is a short obituary of Saunders Mac Lane (1909–2005). San Francisco and April 14, 2005 form the terminal place and date of the mar-vellous almost centennial life of the prominent American mathematician Saunders
Saunders Mac Lane. President 1973–1974. D. Phil. Mathematisches Institut, Göttingen, Germany. Mac Lane helped develop category theory and co-authored A Survey of Modern Algebra with Garrett Birkhoff.
Apr 23, 2005 · Dr. Mac Lane, 95, called one of the most influential 20th Century American mathematicians, died of constrictive heart disease Thursday, April 14, in a hospice near San Francisco. A formal man who wore a hat and tie even while relaxing at home, he made a lasting impact on his field during his career, which extended into his 90s.
