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What would geometry be without Gauss, mathematical logic without Boole, algebra without Hamilton, analysis without Cauchy?
— George Frederick James Temple
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About George Frederick James Temple
George Frederick James Temple (December 2, 1901-January 30, 1992) was an English mathematician. He was President of the London Mathematical Society in the years 1951-1953 and recipient of the Sylvester Medal in 1969.
About George Frederick James Temple
George Frederick James Temple (December 2, 1901-January 30, 1992) was an English mathematician. He was President of the London Mathematical Society in the years 1951-1953 and recipient of the Sylvester Medal in 1969.
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