Todd, Olga Taussky (1906–1995)
Todd, Olga Taussky (1906–1995)
Austrian-American mathematician. Name variations: Olga Taussky-Todd. Born Aug 30, 1906; died in Pasadena, California, Oct 7, 1995.
Trained in number theory, worked with David Hilbert at the University of Göttingen; during the Nazis' early years in power, immigrated to America around the same time as other members of the Hilbert school, including Emmy Noether.
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