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Vandiver, H S

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Vandiver, H(arry) S(chultz) (1882–1973)

US mathematician. He is best known for his work on Fermat's last theorem; he also wrote 173 papers (1900–63), concentrating on number theory, cyclotomy, and commutative algebra. Vandiver was also known for his criticism of public education and for his love of classical music. Born in Philadelphia, he spent most of his teaching career at the University of Texas: Austin (1924–66).



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