Irving Kaplansky

Mathematician and algebra researcher

Irving Kaplansky - Mathematician and algebra researcher
Born

March 22nd, 1917
108 years ago

Died

2006
19 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Canada

Links & References

Contributions to the field of mathematics included work in algebra and ring theory. Held academic positions at various institutions, including the University of Chicago and the University of California, Berkeley. Authored several influential papers and books, significantly shaping contemporary algebraic structures. Awarded various honors for academic excellence throughout a long career in mathematics.

Developed Kaplansky's theorem in algebra

Contributed to the theory of rings and modules

Published several mathematical texts

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