Pieter Hendrik Schoute

Dutch mathematician and academic

Pieter Hendrik Schoute - Dutch mathematician and academic
Born

January 21st, 1846
179 years ago

Died

1923
102 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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