Augustin Louis Cauchy
1789 - 1857
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Augustin-Louis Cauchy pioneered the study of analysis, both real and complex, and the theory of permutation groups. He also researched in convergence and divergence of infinite series, differential equations, determinants, probability and mathematical physics.
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| Honours awarded to Augustin-Louis Cauchy (Click below for those honoured in this way) | |
| Fellow of the Royal Society | 1832 |
| Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh | 1845 |
| Lunar features | Crater Cauchy and Rupes Cauchy |
| Paris street names | Rue Cauchy (15th Arrondissement) |
| Commemorated on the Eiffel Tower | |
| Popular biographies list | Number 45 |
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