Riemann geometry

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• Riemann, Bernhard — ▪ German mathematician in full  Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann  born September 17, 1826, Breselenz, Hanover [Germany] died July 20, 1866, Selasca, Italy  German mathematician whose profound and novel approaches to the study of geometry laid the …   Universalium

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• Riemann , (Georg Friedrich) Bernhard — (1826–1866) German mathematician Riemann was born at Breselenz in Germany and, before studying mathematics in earnest, studied theology in preparation for the priesthood at his father s request. Fortunately he was able to persuade his father, a… …   Scientists

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