Enrico D'Ovidio

Italian mathematician in algebraic geometry

Enrico D'Ovidio - Italian mathematician in algebraic geometry
Born

1842
183 years ago

Died

March 21st, 1933
91 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Italy

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Contributed to the field of mathematics, particularly in algebraic geometry. D'Ovidio worked on the theory of spaces defined by algebraic equations and published several papers on the subject. His research laid groundwork for future developments in projective geometry and other areas of mathematics. D'Ovidio held academic positions and influenced mathematical education during his career. His work provided insights that would inform later mathematicians in the field.

Published papers in algebraic geometry

Contributed to projective geometry

Influenced mathematical education

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