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James Mark McGinnis Barr
1871-05-18 – 1950-12-15
Life & Legacy
James Mark McGinnis Barr (18 May 1871 – 15 December 1950) was an electrical engineer, physicist, inventor, and polymath known for proposing the standard notation for the golden ratio. Born in America, but with English citizenship, Barr lived in both London and New York City at different times of his life.
Though remembered primarily for his contributions to abstract mathematics, Barr put much of his efforts over the years into the design of machines, including calculating machines. He won a gold medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle for an extremely accurate engraving machine.
Occupation & Career
mathematician, inventor
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q6766662 — wikidata View source
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