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Hi!

'Has' is correct in this context (Paul Erdős), where the specified attribute, the Erdos number, does not disappear after death. For example Mahatma Ghandi 'has' a reputation as an expert in civil disobedience, even though he is dead. If you say 'had', then the implication is that this is no longer true or relevant, but that's not the case. LouScheffer (talk) 14:57, 2 February 2011 (UTC)


 * So the fact that my greatgreat grand mother died more than 50 years ago still means she has jewish ancestors?


 * No, but if she had an Erdos number then she still has it. The number still exists, though she does not.  By the way, the right place to continue this discussion is on Talk:Paul Erdős.  This lets others chime in more easily.   Also, do you know of any other source that has "had an Erdos number" in the past tense?  There are many in the current tense, including the main sources on this subject.  LouScheffer (talk) 00:37, 5 February 2011 (UTC)

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