Family Child
János Bolyai
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q252311 · wikidata
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Farkas Bolyai
1775-02-09 – 1856-11-20
Life & Legacy
Farkas Bolyai (Hungarian: [ˈfɒrkɒʃ ˈboːjɒi]; 9 February 1775 – 20 November 1856; also known as Wolfgang Bolyai in Germany) was a Hungarian mathematician, mainly known for his work in geometry.
Occupation & Career
mathematician, poet, inventor, astronomer
Education
University of Göttingen; Bethlen College, Aiud; Reformed College in Cluj-Napoca
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Wallace–Bolyai–Gerwien theorem
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Bolyai Farkas High School in Târgu Mureș · Simon Kemény
Organizations & Memberships
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Notable Work
Wallace–Bolyai–Gerwien theorem
Education & Institutions
Bethlen College, Aiud · Reformed College in Cluj-Napoca · University of Göttingen
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
Wallace–Bolyai–Gerwien theorem
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q252311 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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