Martin Gardner was an influential author, philosopher, and mathematician born in Tulsa, OK on October 21, 1914. He was well-known for his math puzzles and his published works, such as Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science and The Ambidextrous Universe. He was also a popular columnist for both the Skeptical Inquirer and Scientific American.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $110 million (2024)
Martin Gardner, renowned for his contributions to mathematics and recreational logic, is projected to have a net worth of $110 million in 2024. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Gardner gained recognition for his profound understanding of mathematical concepts and his ability to captivate audiences through his engaging writing style. As an author of numerous books, articles, and puzzles, he became widely acknowledged for his knack in making complex mathematical ideas accessible to the general public. Gardner's valuable insights and thought-provoking puzzles have had a significant impact on the field of mathematics, earning him immense popularity and financial success throughout his career.
About
An author, Philosopher, and Mathematician who designed math puzzles and wrote treatises on religion and literature, he was also a popular columnist for both the Skeptical Inquirer and Scientific American. His noteworthy published works include Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science and The Ambidextrous Universe.
Before Fame
He served for four years on a destroyer during World War II. Later, he studied at the University of Chicago and went on to write for the New York-based publication, Humpty Dumpty.
Trivia
He wrote the highly popular Mathematical Games column for Scientific American magazine.
Family Life
He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His father was a petroleum Geologist.
Associated With
He was the foremost expert on Lewis Carroll, and he set out to explain the many mathematical riddles and puns in Alice in Wonderland.
