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Oswald Veblen
1880 – 1960
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryOswald Veblen was an American mathematician, geometer and topologist, whose work found application in atomic physics and the theory of relativity. He proved the Jordan curve theorem in 1905; while this was long considered the first rigorous proof of the theorem, many now also consider Camille Jordan's original proof rigorous.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
June 24, 1880
Decorah
Date of death
August 10, 1960
Brooklin
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
mathematiciantopologistuniversity teacher
Awards & honours
Order of St. Olavhonorary doctorate of the University of OsloHonorary doctor of the University of Oxfordhonorary doctor of the University of Edinburghhonorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow
Notable works
Veblen–Young theoremVeblen-Young axiom
- Field and occupation
- americký matematik
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