Hugo Steinhaus
Polish mathematician, co-founder of PWN
Born
January 14th, 1887
138 years ago
Died
1972
53 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Poland
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Born in 1887, a Polish mathematician contributed significantly to various areas of mathematics, including functional analysis, topology, and probability theory. Steinhaus co-founded the Polish Scientific Publishers (PWN), which played a crucial role in advancing scientific literature in Poland. He was a prominent member of the Lwów School of Mathematics and worked closely with other mathematicians such as Stefan Banach and Juliusz Braun. His work laid foundational aspects for future research in the field. Steinhaus also published several influential papers and books throughout his career, disseminating knowledge and fostering new generations of mathematicians. Steinhaus's legacy includes a continued influence on mathematical thought well beyond his lifetime.
Co-founded the Polish Scientific Publishers (PWN)
Contributed to functional analysis and topology
Part of the Lwów School of Mathematics
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