Bernhard Riemann
Mathematician and creator of Riemann surfaces
Born
September 17th, 1826
198 years ago
Died
July 20th, 1866
159 years ago — 39 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A mathematician contributed significantly to the fields of analysis, differential geometry, and number theory. Riemann introduced concepts such as Riemann surfaces and Riemannian geometry, which laid the groundwork for modern mathematical analysis and theoretical physics. The Riemann Hypothesis, a conjecture regarding the distribution of prime numbers, remains one of the most important unsolved problems in mathematics. Riemann's methods also influenced later developments in complex analysis and topology.
Introduced the Riemann Hypothesis
Developed Riemann surfaces
Laid foundations for Riemannian geometry
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