Person in history
Richard A. Tapia
Richard A. Tapia, American mathematician, National Medal of Science recipient (born 1939)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2026 · May 22
Their story
Who they were
Richard A. Tapia, American mathematician, National Medal of Science recipient (born 1939)
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May 22 2026.
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