Felix Hausdorff

Mathematician and set theory pioneer

Felix Hausdorff - Mathematician and set theory pioneer
Born

November 8th, 1868
156 years ago

Died

1942
83 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

Links & References

Contributed significantly to set theory, topology, and functional analysis. Developed the concept of a Hausdorff space, which is fundamental in topology. Also worked on analysis and measure theory. Served as a professor at the University of Bonn and was influential in the development of modern mathematics. Hausdorff faced persecution during World War II due to his Jewish heritage, which ultimately led to his tragic death.

Developed the Hausdorff dimension concept

Contributed to the development of set theory

Introduced the Hausdorff space concept

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