Tibor Szele
Hungarian mathematician and scholar
Born
June 21st, 1918
107 years ago
Died
April 5th, 1955
70 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Hungary
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Contributed significantly to the fields of mathematics and set theory. Worked extensively on combinatorial set theory and made advances in the axiomatic foundations of mathematics. Published numerous papers, influencing mathematical research and education in Hungary. Also served as a professor, guiding students in advanced mathematical concepts.
Contributed to combinatorial set theory
Published influential mathematical papers
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