Rózsa Péter
Hungarian mathematician and computer pioneer
Born
February 17th, 1905
120 years ago
Died
February 16th, 1977
48 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Hungary
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Contributions included foundational work in recursion theory and the theory of computation. Pioneered the use of mathematical logic and contributed to the development of the concept of recursive functions. Authored several influential texts in mathematics and computer science, emphasizing the educational aspects of these fields.
Developed concepts in recursion theory
Authored 'Recursive Functions' and 'Mathematical Logic'
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