Harold Edwards

About

A famous mathematician who is most recognized for his work with number theory, algebra, and the philosophy of Mathematics.

Before Fame

In 1961 he obtained his Ph.D. from Harvard University.

Trivia

For his books on Fermat's Last Theorem, he was awarded the Leroy P. Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition from the American Mathematical Society in 1980.

Family Life

He was brought up in Champaign, Illinois.

Associated With

He has taught classes at NYU for a number of years, which is the same university poet John Ashbery attended.