David Hilbert
German mathematician
ποΈJanuary 23, 1862 - February 14, 1943
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πBiography
David Hilbert was a German mathematician and one of the most influential and universal mathematicians of the 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his 23 problems that set the course for much of 20th-century mathematical research.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Proposed the 23 Hilbert problems
- β¦Developed Hilbert space theory
- β¦Axiomatization of geometry
π¬Famous Quotes
"We must know, we will know.
"Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries.
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