Kurt Hirsch
Mathematician and academic achievements
Born
1906
119 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A German-English mathematician and academic contributed to the field of mathematics, particularly in representation theory and algebra. Worked at various institutions, focusing on research and education. Authored numerous papers and textbooks that provided insights into mathematical concepts and theories. Engaged with mathematical communities through conferences and seminars, sharing knowledge and methodologies.
Contributed to representation theory
Authored influential mathematics textbooks
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