Pieter Hendrik Schoute
Dutch mathematician and academic
Born
Died
1923
103 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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A mathematician and academic contributed significantly to mathematics, particularly in the fields of projective geometry and algebra. Schoute published extensively in mathematical journals and served as a professor at various institutions. The work focused on the principles of projective spaces and geometric transformations, garnering recognition within the mathematical community.
Developed foundational theories in projective geometry
Published extensively in mathematical journals
Served as a professor at multiple institutions
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