Hans Rohrbach
German Mathematician and Theorist
Born
February 27th, 1903
122 years ago
Died
1993
32 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Born in 1903, a German mathematician specialized in algebraic structures, particularly projective geometry. Contributed significantly to the understanding of finite geometries through research and publications. The work included exploration of geometric frameworks and their applications in various mathematical fields. Held academic positions where teaching and mentoring mathematicians occurred, influencing future generations in the discipline.
Authored influential papers on finite geometries
Conducted research in projective geometry
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