Lars Hörmander
mathematician (1931–2012)
1931 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
mathematician (1931–2012)
Born
January 24, 1931
Died
2012 (age ~81)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher
SwedenBorn in MjällbyDied in Malmö
1931
Born in Mjällby (1931-01-24)
1946
EducationStudied at Spyken (1946–1948)
1948
EducationStudied at Lund University (1948–1955)
1962
AwardFields medal
1984
Positiondirector (1984–1986)
1988
AwardWolf Prize in Mathematics
About
Lars Valter Hörmander was a Swedish mathematician who has been called "the foremost contributor to the modern theory of linear partial differential equations". Hörmander was awarded the Fields Medal in 1962 and the Wolf Prize in 1988. In 2006 he was awarded the Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition for his four-volume textbook Analysis of Linear Partial Differential Operators, which is considered a foundational work on the subject.
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Who is Lars Hörmander?+
Lars Valter Hörmander was a Swedish mathematician who has been called "the foremost contributor to the modern theory of linear partial differential equations". Hörmander was awarded the Fields Medal in 1962 and the Wolf Prize in 1988. In 2006 he was awarded the Steele Prize for Mathematical Expositi
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 Hörmander born?+
Lars Hörmander was born on January 24, 1931.
When did Lars Hörmander die?+
Lars Hörmander died in 2012, at approximately 81 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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