About Gorō Azumaya
Lived 1920 – 2010 (aged 90). Gorō Azumaya was a Japanese mathematician and university teacher, known for Azumaya algebra, Henselian ring and Nakayama's lemma.
was a Japanese mathematician who introduced the notion of Azumaya algebra in 1951. His advisor was Shokichi Iyanaga. At the time of his death he was an emeritus professor at Indiana University.
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Who was Gorō Azumaya?
Japanese mathematician (1920–2010)
When was Gorō Azumaya born?
Gorō Azumaya was born on 26 February 1920 in Yokohama.
When did Gorō Azumaya die?
Gorō Azumaya died on 8 July 2010 in Bloomington.
What was Gorō Azumaya's occupation?
Gorō Azumaya was a mathematician and university teacher.
What was Gorō Azumaya known for?
Gorō Azumaya was known for Azumaya algebra, Henselian ring and Nakayama's lemma.
What nationality was Gorō Azumaya?
Gorō Azumaya was Japanese.
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