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Niels Henrik Abel (/ ˈ ɑː b əl / AH-bəl, Norwegian: [ˌnɪls ˈhɛ̀nːɾɪk ˈɑ̀ːbl̩]; 5 August 1802 – 6 April 1829) was a Norwegian mathematician who made pioneering contributions in a variety of fields.
Apr 2, 2024 · Niels Henrik Abel (born August 5, 1802, island of Finnøy, near Stavanger, Norway—died April 6, 1829, Froland) was a Norwegian mathematician, a pioneer in the development of several branches of modern mathematics.
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Aug 5, 2011 · Niels Henrik Abel. Quick Info. Born. 5 August 1802. Frindöe (near Stavanger), Norway. Died. 6 April 1829. Froland, Norway. Summary. Niels Abel was a Norwegian mathematician who proved the impossibility of solving algebraically the general equation of the fifth degree. View eight larger pictures. Biography.
Niels Henrik Abel (5 August 1802 – 6 April 1829) was a Norwegian mathematician who made pioneering contributions in a variety of fields. His most famous single result is the first complete proof demonstrating the impossibility of solving the general quintic equation in radicals.
May 17, 2018 · A biography of the Norwegian mathematician who solved the quintic equation and developed the theory of elliptic functions. Learn about his life, education, achievements, and legacy in the context of the political and social history of Norway.
First, there was to be a broad cultural commemoration in the capital of Kristiania – with local celebrations in the villages of Gjerstad and Froland. Second, efforts were to be made to erect a worthy monument to the genius, and third there was talk of establishing an international Abel prize.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Niels Henrik Abel, a Norwegian mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to algebra and analysis. Discover how he grew up in a rural vicarage, studied at the Cathedral School in Christiania, and faced challenges and recognition in his career.
