Sophus Lie

Norwegian mathematician (1842–1899)

  • Fame55.6
  • Momentum15.0
  • Norway rank#232
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  • Fame55.6
  • Momentum15.0
  • Norway rank#232
  • Wikipedia4.5K
Lived 1842–1899, aged 57Norway
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    49 languages
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  • Rank in Norway
    #232
    Academics
  • Era
    1842–1899
    Aged 57
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-21

Marius Sophus Lie was a Norwegian mathematician. He largely created the theory of continuous symmetry and applied it to the study of geometry and differential equations. He also made substantial contributions to the development of algebra.

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