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“For what I have accomplished and what I have become, I have to to thank my industry much more, my indefatigable working, rather than any outstanding talent.”

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Richard Dedekind
Richard Dedekind

Richard Dedekind, a German mathematician born on October 6, 1831, and died on February 12, 1916, made significant contributions to the fields of number theory and abstract algebra. He is best known for his unique Dedekind cut theory and contributions to the concept of real numbers. more

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