Harald Bohr
Danish mathematician, footballer, and scholar
Born
April 22nd, 1887
138 years ago
Died
January 22nd, 1951
74 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Denmark
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A mathematician contributed significantly to number theory and mathematical analysis, establishing the Bohr-Mollerup theorem regarding the Gamma function. As a footballer, participated in the Danish national team, competing in the 1908 Summer Olympics. Additionally, held important academic positions, including a professorship at the University of Copenhagen, where exerted influence in mathematics until passing in 1951.
Contributed to number theory with the Bohr-Mollerup theorem
Competed for the Danish national football team in the 1908 Olympics
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