Leonard Porter Ayres
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Leonard Porter Ayres (September 15, 1879 – October 29, 1946) was an American statistician. He played a central role in developing and analyzing large-scale statistical projects, especially for the Russell Sage Foundation. His best-known work dealt with comprehensive statistical studies of American casualties in the first and second world wars.
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Leonard Porter Ayres | |
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Born | (1879-09-15)September 15, 1879 Niantic, Connecticut[1] |
Died | October 29, 1946(1946-10-29) (aged 67) Cleveland, Ohio[1] |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | Chief of Statistics Service |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Alma mater | Boston University (BPh, AM, PhD) |
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