Michael Fekete

Mathematician and academic in Hungary

Michael Fekete - Mathematician and academic in Hungary
Born

July 19th, 1886
138 years ago

Died

May 13th, 1957
67 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Hungary

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Born in Hungary, contributed significantly to mathematical logic and set theory. Fekete pursued an academic career in both Hungary and Israel, where research focused on mathematical analysis and topology. He authored several influential papers in his field, shaping modern mathematical thought. Fekete was a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, fostering the development of mathematics in Israel.

Contributed to mathematical logic and set theory

Authored influential papers in mathematics

Served as a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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