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Stefan Banach
1892 - 1945 · Mathematician · b. in Kraków
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Polish mathematician (1892-1945)
Stefan Banach was a Polish mathematician who is generally considered one of the 20th century's most important and influential mathematicians. He was one of the founders of modern functional analysis, and an original member of the Lwów School of Mathematics. His major work was the 1932 book, Théorie des opérations linéaires, the first monograph on the general theory of functional analysis.
Key achievements
- 01Founded functional analysis
- 02Banach spaces are named after him
- 03Leader of the Lwow School of Mathematics
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