Lars Ahlfors
Finnish mathematician (1907-1996)
1907 — 1996
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Profession
Finnish mathematician (1907-1996)
Born
April 18, 1907
Died
1996 (age ~89)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher
Russian EmpireBorn in HelsinkiDied in Pittsfield
1907
Born in Helsinki (1907-04-18)
1924
EducationStudied at University of Helsinki (1924–1928)
1928
EducationStudied at University of Zurich (1928–1929)
1930
EducationStudied at University of Paris (1930–1932)
1936
AwardFields medal
1971
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
About
Lars Valerian Ahlfors was a Finnish mathematician, remembered for his work in the field of Riemann surfaces and his textbook on complex analysis. In 1936, Ahlfors was awarded the first Fields Medal, along with American mathematician Jesse Douglas.
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Who is Lars Ahlfors?+
Lars Valerian Ahlfors was a Finnish mathematician, remembered for his work in the field of Riemann surfaces and his textbook on complex analysis. In 1936, Ahlfors was awarded the first Fields Medal, along with American mathematician Jesse Douglas.
What does the name Lars mean?+
The name Lars means "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is of German origin.
When was Lars Ahlfors born?+
Lars Ahlfors was born on April 18, 1907.
When did Lars Ahlfors die?+
Lars Ahlfors died in 1996, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.
The name Lars is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is traditionally a male name.
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