Introducing 

Prezi AI.

Your new presentation assistant.

Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.

Loading…
Transcript

Alexander Grothendieck

About Alexander

  • Alexander was born on March 28, 1928 in Berlin, Germany.
  • His parents are Johanna "Hanka" Grothendiek and Alexander Shapiro (Tanaroff).

Did you know...

  • Alexander Grothendieck's birth name was Alexander Raddatz.
  • He was raised by a pastor/teacher, Wilhelm Heydorn.
  • His Jewish father was sent to and died in Auschwitz concentration camp.

Education

He attended:

  • University of Montpellier
  • Nancy University

Post-retirement

After he retired, Alexander Grothendieck went off radar. The last time he was spotted was in 1993. I couldn't find his date of death so I'm guessing he's either still alive or he didn't want his death to get out.

Contribution to math

Alexander Grothendieck is known for his theories in algebraic geometry, homological geometry, and functional analysis. His work also includes topology, number theory and the theory of schemes.

Awards & Nominations

  • Fields Medal (1966)
  • Crafoord Prize, which he denied (1988)

Family

How did your mathematician’s accomplishments affect other mathematicians?

He married Mireille Dufour and they had 3 children.

Alexander Grothendieck was a very admirable mathematician. Many mathematicians aspired to be great like him.

Learn more about creating dynamic, engaging presentations with Prezi