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Werner Fenchel

German mathematician

Died when: 82 years 266 days (992 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Werner Fenchel

Moritz Werner Fenchel (German: [ˈfɛnçəl]; 3 May 1905 – 24 January 1988) was a mathematician known for his contributions to geometry and to optimization theory.

Fenchel established the basic results of convex analysis and nonlinear optimization theory which would, in time, serve as the foundation for nonlinear programming.

A German-born Jew and early refugee from Nazi suppression of intellectuals, Fenchel lived most of his life in Denmark.Fenchel's monographs and lecture notes are considered influential.


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