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Eben Matlis

1923 – 2015

American mathematician

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About Eben Matlis

Lived 1923 – 2015 (aged 91). Eben Matlis was an American mathematician and university teacher.

Eben Matlis (August 28, 1923 - March 27, 2015) was a mathematician known for his contributions to the theory of rings and modules, especially for his work with injective modules over commutative Noetherian rings, and his introduction of Matlis duality.

Matlis earned his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1958, and was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study from August 1962 to June 1963.

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Education
University of Chicago
Employers
Northwestern University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eben Matlis?

American mathematician

When was Eben Matlis born?

Eben Matlis was born on 28 August 1923.

When did Eben Matlis die?

Eben Matlis died on 27 March 2015.

What was Eben Matlis's occupation?

Eben Matlis was a mathematician and university teacher.

What nationality was Eben Matlis?

Eben Matlis was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eben Matlis

· Wikidata: Q5331607

· DBpedia: Eben Matlis

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