Georges Gontier (aug 2, 1953 – dec 16, 2020)
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French mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of topology and the study of the topology of algebraic varieties. Gontier is best known for his proof of the fundamental theorem of algebraic geometry, which states that any polynomial equation can be expressed as the product of linear factors over the complex numbers. This theorem is a fundamental result in algebraic geometry and has applications in many areas of mathematics and physics.Added to timeline:
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aug 2, 1953
dec 16, 2020
~ 67 years