Olga Taussky-Todd
Mathematician known for contributions to algebra
Born
August 30th, 1906
118 years ago
Died
October 7th, 1995
29 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Austria
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An influential Austrian mathematician, contributions spanned areas of algebra, matrix theory, and numerical analysis. Earned a Ph.D. in 1935 from the University of Vienna. Held various academic positions, including at the California Institute of Technology. Published extensively, authored more than 100 research papers. Developed significant results in the theory of matrices and the stability of differential equations.
Contributed to matrix theory
Authored over 100 research papers
Held a position at California Institute of Technology
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