Michael Fekete
Mathematician and academic in Hungary
Born
July 19th, 1886
139 years ago
Died
May 13th, 1957
68 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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