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Claytor, William Waldron Schieffelin

1908-1967 · Contribution: 1933-1965

Mathematics

Third African American to earn a PhD in mathematics; first African American to publish original mathematics research in an accredited journal; personally mentored Katherine Johnson toward her career as a research mathematician

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Born
1908-1967
Active since
1933-1965
Category
Mathematics

Impact on the world

Claytor produced topology research of the highest caliber against enormous barriers, and his mentorship helped launch Katherine Johnson toward her NASA career.

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