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Bernhard Riemann

Description:

Bernhard Riemann (1826-1866) was a German mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of differential geometry and number theory. He is best known for formulating the Riemann hypothesis, which remains one of the most important unsolved problems in mathematics.

Senses:

1. Noun - Mathematician:

A German mathematician who lived from 1826 to 1866 and made important contributions to the fields of differential geometry and number theory.

2. Proper Noun - Riemann Hypothesis:

A conjecture proposed by Bernhard Riemann regarding the distribution of prime numbers and the behavior of the Riemann zeta function.

Sample Sentences:

1. Bernhard Riemann's insights in differential geometry revolutionized the field and continue to inspire mathematicians today.

2. The Riemann hypothesis, proposed by the mathematician Bernhard Riemann, remains one of the oldest unsolved problems in mathematics.

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