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Edward Oakley Thorp (born August 14, 1932) is an American mathematics professor, author, hedge fund manager, and blackjack researcher. He pioneered the modern applications of probability theory, including the harnessing of very small correlations for reliable financial gain.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward O. Thorp | Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles | 1.00 | infobox |
| Edward O. Thorp | Born | (1932-08-14) August 14, 1932 (age 94) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | 1.00 | infobox |
| Edward O. Thorp | Doctoral advisor | Angus E. Taylor | 1.00 | infobox |
| Edward O. Thorp | Doctoral students | Howard Elton Lacey | 1.00 | infobox |
| Edward O. Thorp | Fields | Probability theory, Linear operators | 1.00 | infobox |
| Edward O. Thorp | Thesis | Compact Linear Operators in Normed Spaces (1958) | 1.00 | infobox |
| Edward O. Thorp | Workplaces | UC Irvine, New Mexico State University, MIT | 1.00 | infobox |
| wraparound glasses | instance of | During his Las Vegas casino visits Thorp frequently used disguises | 0.80 | text |
| false beards | instance of | During his Las Vegas casino visits Thorp frequently used disguises | 0.80 | text |
| Edward O. Thorp | related to Bibliography | Edward Thorp | 0.60 | section |
| Edward O. Thorp | related to Bibliography | Beat | 0.60 | section |
| Edward O. Thorp | related to Bibliography | Dealer | 0.60 | section |
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