Maurice René Fréchet

French mathematician and academic

Maurice René Fréchet - French mathematician and academic
Born

1878
147 years ago

Died

June 4th, 1973
52 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to mathematics, particularly in functional analysis and topology. Developed the concept of Fréchet spaces, which are a generalization of metric spaces. Engaged in various teaching and academic roles at institutions in France, influencing numerous students and mathematicians. Published extensively, with many seminal papers and articles shaping the field of modern mathematics.

Developed the concept of Fréchet spaces

Contributed to functional analysis

Influenced modern topology

Published numerous influential papers

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