Wilhelm Blaschke

Mathematician known for differential geometry

Wilhelm Blaschke - Mathematician known for differential geometry
Born

September 13th, 1885
140 years ago

Died

1962
63 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Austria

Links & References

Specialized in differential geometry and projective geometry. Contributed to the development of various geometric theories and concepts. Authored several significant papers and textbooks in mathematics, influencing both teaching and research. Served as a professor at several universities, including the University of Vienna and the University of Hamburg. Developed the concept of the Blaschke product in complex analysis.

Contributed to differential geometry

Developed Blaschke products

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