Irving Kaplansky
Mathematician and algebra researcher
Born
March 22nd, 1917
107 years ago
Died
2006
19 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Canada
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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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