Viktor Wagner
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Viktor Vladimirovich Wagner, also Vagner (4 November 1908 – 15 August 1981) was a Russia
n mathematician
, best known for his work in differential geometry and on semigroup
s.
Wagner was born in Saratov
and studied at Moscow State University
, where V.F. Kagan was his advisor. He became the first geometry chair at Saratov State University
. He received Lobachevsky Medal
in 1937.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n mathematician
Mathematician
A mathematician is a person whose primary area of study is the field of mathematics. Mathematicians are concerned with quantity, structure, space, and change....
, best known for his work in differential geometry and on semigroup
Semigroup
In mathematics, a semigroup is an algebraic structure consisting of a set together with an associative binary operation. A semigroup generalizes a monoid in that there might not exist an identity element...
s.
Wagner was born in Saratov
Saratov
-Modern Saratov:The Saratov region is highly industrialized, due in part to the rich in natural and industrial resources of the area. The region is also one of the more important and largest cultural and scientific centres in Russia...
and studied at Moscow State University
Moscow State University
Lomonosov Moscow State University , previously known as Lomonosov University or MSU , is the largest university in Russia. Founded in 1755, it also claims to be one of the oldest university in Russia and to have the tallest educational building in the world. Its current rector is Viktor Sadovnichiy...
, where V.F. Kagan was his advisor. He became the first geometry chair at Saratov State University
Saratov State University
Saratov State University is a major higher education and research institution in Russia. Founded in 1909 as Imperial Saratov University, the university is located in the Volga River region in the city of Saratov...
. He received Lobachevsky Medal
Lobachevsky Medal
The Lobachevsky Prize, awarded by the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Lobachevsky Medal, awarded by the Kazan State University, are mathematical awards in honor of Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky.-History:...
in 1937.
External links
- Wagner's Biography – in Russian