Vladimir Steklov

Mathematician and physicist

Vladimir Steklov - Mathematician and physicist
Born

January 9th, 1864
161 years ago

Died

May 30th, 1926
99 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

Links & References

Contributions to mathematics and physics included work in functional analysis and differential equations. Studied under prominent mathematicians and became a professor at significant institutions. Authored multiple influential texts in mathematics that shaped future education and research. Active in mathematical societies and facilitated discussions on various theories and applications.

Pioneered areas in functional analysis

Authored influential mathematical texts

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