PETER G.L. DIRICHLET
Dirichlet's Contributions
- THE DIRICHLET THEORM: a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d.......
- Introduced the modern version of fuction Y=F(X)
- One of the pioneers of the Number Theory, which proves the existence infinite prime numbers
- Helped to understand the Fourier Series
- Formed the Pigeon Hole Principle
- Born in Duren, Germany on Feb. 13, 1805
- Studied at the University of Bonn, in Paris in mathematics
- His parents wanted him to study law
- Lectured at French Universites, even though he didn't have a degree and was only 20 years old
- Worked for a man named General Foy tutoring his children until his death
Johann Peter Gustav Lejeune Dirichlet
- Married Rebecca Mendelssohn
- Taught at the University of Berlin
- Died on May 5, 1859 in Gottingen, Germany