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Herbert Federer

American mathematician (1920-2010) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 89

Herbert Federer was an American mathematician. He is one of the creators of geometric measure theory, at the meeting point of differential geometry and mathematical analysis.

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Awards

Leroy P. Steele Prize1987
Guggenheim Fellowship1975

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2010 · aged 89