Otto Blumenthal
Mathematician; contributed to algebra
Born
July 20th, 1876
148 years ago
Died
1944
81 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany, a mathematician and academic focused on algebra and its applications. Worked extensively in the field of abstract algebra and contributed to the development of the theory of groups. Held a position at the University of Berlin, where significant research on algebraic structures and their properties took place. Influenced the educational landscape through teaching and mentoring.
Contributed to the development of group theory
Published influential works in algebra
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