Paul Erdős
Mathematician, Theorem Prover, Collaborator
Born
March 26th, 1913
111 years ago
Died
September 20th, 1996
28 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Hungary
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Born in 1913, this mathematician made significant contributions to number theory, combinatorics, and graph theory. Renowned for an unconventional lifestyle, spent much time traveling to collaborate with mathematicians worldwide. Helped establish the Erdős number concept, highlighting collaborative distance in mathematics. Authored or co-authored over 1,500 mathematical papers, making a prolific mark on the field. Over a lifetime, developed a unique approach to mathematics that emphasized community and collaboration.
Published over 1,500 mathematical papers
Defined the concept of Erdős numbers
Co-authored works with numerous mathematicians
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