PETER LUDWIG MEJDELL SYLOW

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 12/12/1832     Death: 9/7/1918

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Peter Ludvig Meidell Sylow was a Norwegian mathematician who proved foundational results in group theory.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Peter Ludwig Mejdell Sylow was intellectually unique and groundbreaking due to his foundational contributions to group theory. His work led to the development of what are now known as Sylow theorems, which have had a profound impact on the field of mathematics. Sylow's theorems continue to be fundamental in the study of finite groups and have paved the way for further advancements in the field.

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