Georg cantor mathematician biography videos

Georg Cantor was a German mathematician who made significant advances in set theory.

He was often unpopular with his fellows who objected to the revolutionary nature of his work, but he brushed aside their criticisms. Eventually the correctness of his theories became obvious, and he was a recipient of the prestigious Sylvester Medal.

Cantor’s Early Life

Cantor was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on March 3, 1845. Although his mother was a Roman Catholic Russian, he was brought up as a Protestant like his German father.

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His parents were highly artistic, and the young Georg was inspired to become a virtuoso violinist.

Although he was sent to a city primary school, he also benefited from a private tutor. When he was 11, he moved with his family to Germany du