Andrey Markov
Mathematician known for Markov chains
Born
June 14th, 1856
169 years ago
Died
July 20th, 1922
103 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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This Russian mathematician contributed significantly to probability theory and statistical processes. He introduced Markov chains, a mathematical system that undergoes transitions from one state to another on a state space. This concept has been applied across various fields, including economics, genetics, and computer science. Markov also explored the theory of stochastic processes and earned recognition through publications that influenced the development of modern probability and statistics. His work laid foundational principles for future research and applications in various scientific disciplines.
Developed the theory of Markov chains
Published influential papers in probability theory
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