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Farkas Bolyai

Farkas Bolyai (1775–1856) was a mathematician, poet and inventor.

Also recorded as Wolfgang Bolyai.

Overview

Born at Buia in 1775, died at Târgu Mureș in 1856.

In detail

Farkas Bolyai studied at University of Göttingen, Bethlen College, Aiud and Reformed College in Cluj-Napoca. the recorded working language is Hungarian, Latin and German.

The field of work recorded is mathematics.

Residence is recorded at Habsburg monarchy. Employment is recorded with Simon Kemény and Bolyai Farkas High School in Târgu Mureș. Membership is recorded of Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Wallace–Bolyai–Gerwien theorem.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Farkas Bolyai”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q252311: Farkas Bolyai

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