David van Dantzig

(1900–1959) Mathematician

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David van Dantzig was a mathematician.

Quick Facts About David van Dantzig

Born: September 23, 1900
Died: July 22, 1959
Profession: Mathematician

About David van Dantzig

[Wikidata] Dutch mathematician (1900-1959)... | [Wikipedia] David van Dantzig was a Dutch mathematician, well known for the construction in topology of the solenoid. He was a member of the Significs Group.

Quotes by David van Dantzig

The attempt to apply rational arithmetic to a problem in geometry resulted in the first crisis in the history of mathematics. The…

David van Dantzig

Arithmetic

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How then shall mathematical concepts be judged? They shall not be judged. Mathematics is the supreme arbiter. From its decisions there is…

David van Dantzig

Appeals

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