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Évariste Galois

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Évariste Galois Famous memorial

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31 May 1832 (aged 20)
Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France Add to Map
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Mathematician. He developed a field of abstract algebra known today as Galois Theory. He died in a duel at age 20, presumably over the love of a woman.
Mathematician. He developed a field of abstract algebra known today as Galois Theory. He died in a duel at age 20, presumably over the love of a woman.

Bio by: Chris Nelson



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  • Originally Created by: Chris Nelson
  • Added: Oct 2, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21891835/%C3%A9variste-galois: accessed ), memorial page for Évariste Galois (25 Oct 1811–31 May 1832), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21891835, citing Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris, City of Paris, Île-de-France, France; Maintained by Find a Grave.