Marie-Louise Dubreil-Jacotin
French mathematician and researcher
Born
July 7th, 1905
120 years ago
Died
1972
53 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed to topology and algebraic geometry. Developed significant theories and research that advanced understanding in these fields. Worked in various mathematical domains, publishing numerous papers that explored complex concepts and theorems relevant to 20th-century mathematics.
Published research on topology
Published papers on algebraic geometry
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