Ernst Steinitz
German mathematician, founder of modern algebra
Born
1871
154 years ago
Died
September 29th, 1928
97 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to the field of mathematics, primarily in algebra and topology. Developed the foundations of abstract algebra and was instrumental in formalizing group theory. Also researched the structure of algebraic equations and investigated the theory of fields. Served as a professor at the University of Berlin, where many students and mathematicians were influenced. Participated actively in mathematical societies and collaborated with prominent contemporaries in the field.
Established the foundations of abstract algebra
Contributed to group theory
Investigated algebraic equations
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