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Leo Zippin

American mathematician (1905-1995) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 90

Leo Zippin was an American mathematician. He is best known for solving Hilbert's Fifth Problem with Deane Montgomery and Andrew M. Gleason in 1952.

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Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1995 · aged 90