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Irving Kaplansky

(1917–2006) Mathematician United States

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Irving Kaplansky was a mathematician from the United States, best known for Commutative rings.

Quick Facts About Irving Kaplansky

Born
March 22, 1917
Died
June 25, 2006
Nationality
United States
Profession
Mathematician
Notable works
Commutative rings
Known for
Kaplansky's theorem, Kaplansky density theorem, Erdős–Kaplansky theorem, Kaplansky's conjectures, Kaplansky's theorem on quadratic forms

About Irving Kaplansky

Irving Kaplansky was a mathematician, college professor, author, and amateur musician.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship Jeffery–Williams Prize Putnam Fellow Leroy P. Steele Prize

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