Ludwig Schläfli
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Ludwig Schläfli (15 January 1814 – 20 March 1895) was a Swiss mathematician, specialising in geometry and complex analysis (at the time called function theory) who was one of the key figures in developing the notion of higher-dimensional spaces. The concept of multidimensionality is pervasive in mathematics, has come to play a pivotal role in physics, and is a common element in science fiction.
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Ludwig Schläfli | |
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Born | (1814-01-15)15 January 1814[1] |
Died | 20 March 1895(1895-03-20) (aged 81)[1] |
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Fields | Mathematics |
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Other notable students | Salomon Eduard Gubler[3] |
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