Wacław Sierpiński
Polish mathematician · Poland · On the map · Academics · Lived 1882 to 1969 · aged 87
Wacław Franciszek Sierpiński was a Polish mathematician. He was known for contributions to set theory, number theory, theory of functions, and topology. He published over 700 papers and 50 books.
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1969Died21 October 19691947Honorary Doctor of the University of BordeauxAward1946Stefan Banach PrizeAward1939Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of ParisAward1882Born14 March 1882
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Poland
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1882 to 1969 · aged 87
