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Lars Hörmander was a Swedish mathematician. Born on 24 January 1931 in Mjällby, Hörmander died on 25 November 2012 in Malmö at the age of 81.
Positions held include director (1984–1986). Notable works include Hörmander's condition. Hörmander studied at Lund University and Spyken. Honours include Fields medal, honorary doctorate from University of Paris-XI and Wolf Prize in Mathematics, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 38 languages, Lars Hörmander is No. 49,813 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 January 1931, Mjällby
- Died
- 25 November 2012, Malmö (aged 81)
- Country
- Sweden
- Known as
- Mathematician, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Lund University, Spyken
- Languages
- Swedish, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 38
Did you know
53
Was 53 when first director (1984).
81
Lived to 81.
24 Jan
Shares a birthday with Frederick II of Prussia and Luis Suárez.
38
Has a Wikipedia article in 38 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1984–1986Director
Connections
Lars Hörmander
- SiblingOlof Hörmander
Honours and works
Awards
- Fields medal1962
- Honorary doctorate from University of Paris-XI1982
- Wolf Prize in Mathematics1988
- Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition2006
- Fellow of the American Mathematical Society2013
Notable works
- Hörmander's condition
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