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George David Birkhoff

George David Birkhoff
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George David Birkhoff was an American mathematician. He is considered one of the top American mathematicians of his generation. He made valuable contributions to the theory of differential equations, dynamical systems, the four-color problem, the three-body problem, and general relativity.

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  1. Dénes KőnigSeptember 21, 1884 – October 19, 1944
  2. George David Birkhoff (this page)March 21, 1884 – November 12, 1944
  3. George SartonAugust 31, 1884 – March 22, 1956
  4. Max Erwin von Scheubner-RichterJanuary 21, 1884 – November 9, 1923
  5. Peter DebyeMarch 24, 1884 – November 2, 1966
  6. Theodor SvedbergAugust 30, 1884 – February 1971

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