Quote of the day
One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.
André Weil
Born: May 6, 1906
Died: August 6, 1998 (aged 92)
Bio: André Weil was an influential French mathematician of the 20th century, known for his foundational work in number theory and algebraic geometry. He was a founding member and the de facto early leader of the Bourbaki group.
Known for:
- The apprenticeship of a mathematician (1992)
- Basic number theory (1967)
- Number theory for beginners (1979)
- Foundations of Algebraic Geometry (1946)
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