Wilhelm Wirtinger

Mathematician and theory creator

Wilhelm Wirtinger - Mathematician and theory creator
Born

July 15th, 1865
159 years ago

Died

January 15th, 1945
80 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Austria

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Worked primarily in the field of mathematics, contributing significantly to the development of complex analysis and topology. Established the Wirtinger theorem, which aids in the study of functions of complex variables. Contributed to the theory of differential equations and mathematical physics. Published numerous papers and worked on various mathematical problems during his career, influencing subsequent research in these areas.

Developed the Wirtinger theorem in mathematics

Contributed to complex analysis and topology

Worked on differential equations and mathematical physics

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