Mathematicians born on May 23

Take a focused look at the mathematicians born on May 23. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1917 Edward Norton Lorenz

  Pioneering meteorologist who developed chaos theory and the butterfly effect, fundamentally transforming our understanding of complex...

• 1938 Johnny Ball

  Johnny Ball is a British television presenter, writer, and mathematician best known for his work in popularizing mathematics and science among children through his television programs from the 1970s to the 1990s. [bio]