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Andrew C. Berry

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Andrew Campbell Berry (November 23, 1906 – January 13, 1998 ) was an American mathematician.

Berry was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, US on November 23, 1906. He graduated from Harvard University and later taught at Columbia University and Lawrence University. He was an American mathematician.[1] The Berry–Esseen theorem is named for him. He entered service in 1944. Following his deployment to the South Pacific Theater of war, he received the Medal of Freedom in 1946 for his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal .

Berry died in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 13, 1998.

References

  1. ^ Barrows Names Eight People to Faculty Staff; Friday, September 19, 1941; artice; The Lawrentian online; p.2; accessed December 2019}}

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