Kenneth O. May was a prominent American mathematician known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, particularly in the areas of topology and the philosophy of mathematics. He was born in 1915 and passed away in 2005. May is recognized for his work on the foundations of geometry and topology, as well as for his involvement in educational and mathematical organizations. One of his notable contributions is the May theorem, which deals with homotopy theory and the study of topological spaces.
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