| Birth Day | July 15, 1924 |
| Birth Place | England |
| Age | 99 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
David Cox, a prominent British statistician, was born on July 15, 1924, in England. Widely regarded as one of the greatest statisticians of his time, Cox made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the development of survival analysis and regression models. By 2024, his net worth is estimated to reach a commendable $85 million, further solidifying his position as an accomplished professional in his field. Cox's invaluable contributions to the world of statistics have left an enduring legacy, inspiring both present and future generations of statisticians to pursue innovative research and advancements.
Prominent British statistician who became known for is contributions to the proportional hazards model, which was widely used in the analysis of survival data. In his career, he served as President of the Bernoulli Society of the Royal Statistical Society, and of the International Statistical Institute.
He studied mathematics at St John's College, Cambridge before obtaining his PhD from the University of Leeds in 1949.
He is a Foreign Associate of the US National Academy of Sciences and in 2010 he was awarded the Copley Medal.
He had four children with his wife, Joyce Drummond, whom he married in 1947.
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1985.
