Garrett Birkhoff

Garrett Birkhoff
Born(1911-01-19)January 19, 1911
DiedNovember 22, 1996(1996-11-22) (aged 85)
Alma materCambridge University
Harvard University
Known for
Awards
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
InstitutionsHarvard University
Academic advisors
Doctoral students
Other notable studentsRichard S. Varga

Garrett Birkhoff (January 19, 1911 – November 22, 1996) was an American mathematician. He is best known for his work in lattice theory.

The mathematician George Birkhoff (1884–1944) was his father.