Leopold Vietoris

Dr. Leopold Vietoris (June 4, 1891 - April 9, 2002) was an Austrian mathematician who gained additional fame by reaching an extremely old age.

Related Topics:
June 4 - 1891 - April 9 - 2002 - Austria - Mathematician

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

He was known for his contributions to topology and other fields of mathematics, his interest in mathematical history and for being a keen alpinist. He attended the University of Innsbruck where he earned his Ph.D.

Related Topics:
Topology - Mathematics - Mathematical history - Alpinist - University of Innsbruck - Ph.D.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Vietoris lends his name to a few mathematical concepts:

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

• Vietoris topology (see topological space)
• Vietoris homology (see homology theory)
• Mayer-Vietoris sequence
• Vietoris-Begle mapping theorem

Leopold Vietoris lived to 110 years and 309 days old, and became the oldest known living Austrian man. In so doing he became a rare example of a supercentenarian already known for some other achievement.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

 
Leopold Vietoris: References ►