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Science & Medicine
Georges-Henri Halphen
Who
Georges-Henri Halphen · Science & Medicine
What
Algebraic geometry and differential equations
When
1844, Rouen, France — 1889, Versailles, France
Where
France
Biography
Georges-Henri Halphen is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Algebraic geometry and differential equations
How & why
Halphen was a French mathematician who made major advances in algebraic geometry, differential equations and the theory of characteristics, work honored by the Académie des sciences. Born to a Jewish family in Rouen, he was also a decorated army officer.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Mathematics
Contributions & Sources
Algebraic geometry and differential equations
1844
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Mathematics
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