Alfréd Rényi
Mathematician and academic known for probability theory
Contributions to mathematics included significant work in set theory and probability theory. Founded the Rényi Institute of Mathematics in Budapest. Advanced research on stochastic processes and combinatorial number theory. Authored several influential papers and books that shaped modern mathematical thought.
Founded the Rényi Institute of Mathematics
Contributed to probability theory
Published numerous influential mathematical papers
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