THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
James Lighthill
British applied mathematician (1924–1998)
James Lighthill was born on January 23, 1924 in Paris, France and died on July 17, 1998, aged 74.
Born
January 23, 1924
James Lighthill died aged 74.
Died: July 17, 1998
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Professions
- university teacher, mathematician
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
More about James Lighthill
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Birth name
- Michael Lighthill
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Find a Grave
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- BnF authorities
- La France savante
- Integrated Authority File
- www.accademiadellescienze.it
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Questions people ask
How old was James Lighthill when they died?
James Lighthill died aged 74.
When is James Lighthill’s birthday?
James Lighthill’s recorded birthday is January 23.
Where was James Lighthill born?
James Lighthill was born in Paris, France.
What was James Lighthill’s name at birth?
James Lighthill’s recorded birth name is Michael Lighthill.
When did James Lighthill die?
James Lighthill died on July 17, 1998.