Élie Cartan Scientist

Élie Joseph Cartan (French: [kaʁtɑ̃]; 9 April 1869 – 6 May 1951) was an influential French mathematician who did fundamental work in the theory of Lie groups and their geometric applications. He also made significant contributions to mathematical physics, differential geometry, and group theory. He was the father of another influential mathematician, Henri Cartan, and the composer Jean Cartan.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 09, 1869
Birth place
France , Dolomieu Isère
Nationality
France
Date of deathMay 06, 1951
Place of death
Paris , France
Education
University of Paris
Known for
Differential geometry
Lie group

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