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Roman Sikorski

1920 – 1983

Polish mathematician

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About Roman Sikorski

Lived 1920 – 1983 (aged 63). Roman Sikorski was a Polish mathematician and university teacher, known for Rasiowa–Sikorski lemma.

Roman Sikorski (July 11, 1920 – September 12, 1983) was a Polish mathematician.

Biography Sikorski was a professor at the University of Warsaw from 1952 until 1982. Since 1962, he was a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Sikorski's research interests included: Boolean algebras, mathematical logic, functional analysis, the theory of distributions, measure theory, general topology, and descriptive set theory.

Works

Boolean Algebras (1960) Funkcje rzeczywiste (t. 1–2 1958–59) The Mathematics of Metamathematics (1963, together with Helena Rasiowa) Rachunek rózniczkowy i całkowy — funkcje wielu zmiennych (1967)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Rasiowa–Sikorski lemma
Education
University of Warsaw
Positions held
Director, President
Employers
University of Warsaw, Warsaw University of Technology
Awards
Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Member of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland; Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland; Medal of the National Education Commission

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roman Sikorski?

Polish mathematician (1920–1983)

When was Roman Sikorski born?

Roman Sikorski was born on 11 July 1920 in Mszczonów.

When did Roman Sikorski die?

Roman Sikorski died on 12 September 1983 in Warsaw.

What was Roman Sikorski's occupation?

Roman Sikorski was a mathematician and university teacher.

What was Roman Sikorski known for?

Roman Sikorski was known for Rasiowa–Sikorski lemma.

What nationality was Roman Sikorski?

Roman Sikorski was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roman Sikorski

· Wikidata: Q1582429

· DBpedia: Roman Sikorski

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