JULIUS PETERSEN

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 6/16/1839     Death: 8/5/1910

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Julius Peter Christian Petersen was a Danish mathematician. His contributions to the field of mathematics led to the birth of graph theory.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Julius Petersen was intellectually unique for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the development of graph theory. His work laid the foundation for a new branch of mathematics that focused on the study of networks and relationships between discrete objects. Petersen's innovative ideas and research have had a lasting impact on the field of mathematics and continue to be influential in various fields today.

FAMOUS QUOTE

WIKIPEDIA PAGE

Wikipedia Page