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Olof Thorin

1912 – 2004

Swedish mathematician

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About Olof Thorin

Lived 1912 – 2004 (aged 91). Olof Thorin was a Swedish mathematician.

G. Olof Thorin (23 February 1912, Halmstad – 14 February 2004, Danderyd Hospital) was a Swedish mathematician working on analysis and probability, who introduced the Riesz–Thorin theorem.

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Important facts

Born

23 February 1912

Birth century

20th century

Died

14 February 2004

Occupation

Mathematician

Nationality

Sweden

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Olof Thorin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Olof Thorin?

Swedish mathematician (1912–2004)

When was Olof Thorin born?

Olof Thorin was born on 23 February 1912.

When did Olof Thorin die?

Olof Thorin died on 14 February 2004.

What was Olof Thorin's occupation?

Olof Thorin was a mathematician.

What nationality was Olof Thorin?

Olof Thorin was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olof Thorin

· Wikidata: Q7088488

· DBpedia: Olof Thorin

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