Bernhard Riemann

Mathematician and creator of Riemann surfaces

Bernhard Riemann - Mathematician and creator of Riemann surfaces
Born

September 17th, 1826
199 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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