Mathematician:Charles Hermite

French mathematician who did research mainly in the fields of number theory and analysis.

The first to prove that e is transcendental. He was an inspiring teacher, having Thomas Stieltjes as a pupil.

Brother-in-law of Joseph Bertrand.

Most notable for sharing a birthday with Matt Westwood and Carol Vorderman.

Nationality
French

History

 * Born: December 24, 1822
 * 1842: Entered École Polytechnique but left soon after.
 * 1848: Married Louise Bertrand.
 * Died: January 14, 1901

Theorems and Definitions

 * Hermite Polynomial
 * Hermite Normal Form
 * Hermitian Operator
 * Cubic Hermite Spline

Books and Papers

 * 1855: Sur quelques applications des fonctions elliptiques
 * 1891: Cours professé à la Faculté des Sciences

Also see

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