Authority control databases: Academics
William Pitt Durfee | |
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| Born | February 5, 1855 |
| Died | December 17, 1941 (aged 86) Geneva, New York, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Johns Hopkins University |
| Known for | Durfee square |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Hobart and William Smith Colleges |
| Doctoral advisor | James Sylvester |
William Pitt Durfee (5 February 1855 – 17 December 1941) was an American mathematician who introduced Durfee squares. He was a student of James Sylvester, and after obtaining his degree in 1883 he became a professor at Hobart college in 1884 and became dean in 1888. Durfee House and Durfee Hall are named in his honor.
