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Max Dehn

Max Dehn
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Max Wilhelm Dehn was a German mathematician most famous for his work in geometry, topology and geometric group theory. Dehn's early life and career took place in Germany. However, he was forced to retire in 1935 and eventually fled Germany in 1939 and emigrated to the United States.

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  1. George WhippleAugust 28, 1878 – February 1, 1976
  2. Jan ŁukasiewiczDecember 21, 1878 – February 13, 1956
  3. Marcel GrossmannApril 9, 1878 – September 7, 1936
  4. Maurice René FréchetSeptember 2, 1878 – June 4, 1973
  5. Max Dehn (this page)November 13, 1878 – June 27, 1952
  6. Walther RitzFebruary 22, 1878 – July 7, 1909

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