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Donald Lyon Bentley (born April 25, 1935) is an American mathematician.[1] He was the Lingurn H. Burkhead Professor of Mathematics at Pomona College in Claremont, California, where he taught from 1964 to 2001.[1][2] He is known for his role in creating the college's tradition of revering the number 47.[2]

Early life and education

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Bentley was born on April 25, 1935.

Career

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Personal life

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Donald Bentley". Pomona College. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Kendall, Mark (November 14, 2012). "D.B. and That Number". Pomona College Magazine. Vol. 49, no. 1. Pomona College. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
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