1937- English mathematician whose major contributions have been in the areas of algebraic surface theory and other branches of geometry. Mumford was awarded the 1974 Fields Medal for his contributions in mathematics, largely in these areas. In...

David Bryant Mumford (born 11 June 1937) is an American mathematician known for distinguished work in algebraic geometry, and then for research into vision and pattern theory. He is currently a University Professor in the Division of Applied Mathematics...