Charles Hermite
Mathematician, Hermite polynomials creator
Born
1822
203 years ago
Died
January 14th, 1901
124 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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A prominent mathematician specialized in analysis and algebra. Contributed significantly to the theory of determinants and algebraic forms. Established the Hermite polynomials, used widely in probability and physics. Introduced concepts related to elliptic functions and transcendental numbers. Served as a professor at the University of Paris, contributing to the education of future mathematicians.
Developed Hermite polynomials
Contributed to the theory of determinants
Studied algebraic forms and transcendental numbers
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