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
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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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