Alberto Calderón
Mathematician renowned for Calderón's theorem
Contributions focused on harmonic analysis and partial differential equations. Served as a professor at several universities, including the University of Chicago. Played a significant role in developing mathematical theories that are widely applied in various fields. Calderón's theorem, a fundamental result in harmonic analysis, illustrates the relationship between certain integral equations and boundary value problems.
Formulated Calderón's theorem in harmonic analysis
Contributed to the field of partial differential equations
Held a position at the University of Chicago
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September 14th, 1995 30 years ago
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American actor and Smosh cast member
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Finnish footballer, played for HJK Helsinki
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September 14th, 1994 31 years ago
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Basketball player with NBA success
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September 14th, 1994 31 years ago
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French Olympic biathlete champion
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September 14th, 1988 37 years ago
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September 14th, 1994 31 years ago
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Graham Jarvis
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Born
August 25th, 1930 95 years ago
Died
April 16th, 2003 22 years ago — 72 years old
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American actor in classic cinema
Born
May 31st, 1918 107 years ago
Died
April 16th, 2001 24 years ago — 82 years old
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Astronomer with notable contributions
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1909 116 years ago
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August 20th, 1719 306 years ago
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