Nikolay Yakovlevich Sonin

Mathematician and academic contributor

Nikolay Yakovlevich Sonin - Mathematician and academic contributor
Born

February 22nd, 1849
176 years ago

Died

1915
110 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the fields of mathematics and academic development in Russia. Primarily focused on number theory and contributed to the theories related to the distribution of prime numbers. Served as a professor at several institutions and mentored many students, influencing mathematical education in the country. Authored several papers and textbooks that advanced mathematical understanding and research methodologies.

Contributed to number theory

Mentored numerous students

Published influential mathematical papers

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