Eduard Heine
German mathematician and academic
Born
March 16th, 1821
204 years ago
Died
1881
144 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the field of mathematics in the 19th century. Focused on the theory of functions, algebraic numbers, and the foundations of analysis. Held a position at the University of Göttingen, influencing a generation of mathematicians. Developed several mathematical theorems and theories that advanced understanding in areas such as complex variables and elliptic functions.
Authored various works on mathematics
Contributed to the theory of algebraic functions
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