Jan-Erik Roos Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Jan-Erik Ingvar Roos (1935–2017) was a prominent Swedish mathematician known for his work in abelian category theory and homological algebra. He graduated from Lund University and was influenced by giants in mathematics such as Lars Gårding and Alexander Grothendieck. In 1970, Roos became a professor at Stockholm University, where he established a strong algebra school. He contributed significantly to homological algebra and modern mathematics, with notable recognition including his election to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and receiving a festschrift in his honor for his 65th birthday.

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October 16, 1935 Facts

Generation Group

Jan-Erik Roos belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Halmstad, Sweden

Place of Death: Uppsala

Educated At: Lund University

Occupation: mathematician

Employers: Stockholm University

Awards Received: Elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1980 | President of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences from 1980 to 1982

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Astrology Analysis

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