Évariste Galois
Mathematician known for group theory
Born
October 25th, 1811
213 years ago
Died
May 31st, 1832
193 years ago — 20 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and group theory. Developed a framework for understanding polynomial equations through the establishment of Galois theory. The work laid foundational principles for modern abstract algebra, despite being published posthumously.
Formulated Galois theory, linking field theory and group theory
Advanced the understanding of polynomial equations
Influenced later mathematicians such as Henri Poincaré
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