Anatoly Fomenko

Mathematician and academic

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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