Anatoly Fomenko
Mathematician and academic
Born
March 13th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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A Russian mathematician and academic specialized in topology and geometry. Developed a controversial theory regarding the chronology of history, proposing that many historical events were misdated. Contributed significantly to the fields of differential equations and graphical analysis. Authored numerous works, influencing both mathematics and history.
Developed the New Chronology theory
Published extensively in mathematics
Influenced the field of historical mathematics
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