Background
Livingstone, Donald was born on September 27, 1924 in Eshowe, Republic South Africa. Son of Alexander and Margaret (Cattanach) Livingstone.
Livingstone, Donald was born on September 27, 1924 in Eshowe, Republic South Africa. Son of Alexander and Margaret (Cattanach) Livingstone.
Bachelor of Science, Natal University College, Pietermaritzburg, Republic South Africa, 1943. Master of Science, Natal University College, Pietermaritzburg, Republic South Africa, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, University Edinburgh (Scotland), 1949.
Temporary lecturer, U. South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, 1943-1947; from lecturer to senior lecturer, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1949-1958; from assistant professor to associate professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1958-1968; professor pure mathematics, U. Birmingham, England, 1968-1991; emeritus professor, U. Birmingham, England, since 1992.
Member Edinburgh Mathematics Society, London Mathematics Society.
Married Gertrude Mary McEllicott, December 28, 1949. Children: Catharine M., Alasdair, Deirdre J., Margaret C., Niall R.