Gerrit Bol
Gerrit Bol (May 29, 1906 in Amsterdam – February 21, 1989 in Freiburg) was a Dutch mathematician who specialized in geometry. He is known for introducing Bol loops in 1937, and Bol’s conjecture on sextactic points.
Gerrit Bol | |
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Gerrit Bol in 1970 | |
| Born | 29 May 1906 |
| Died | 21 February 1989 (aged 82) |
| Citizenship | Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Leiden University, 1928 |
| Known for | Bol loop, Bol's conjecture |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Leiden University, University of Hamburg, University of Freiburg |
| Doctoral advisor | Willem van der Woude |
| Doctoral students | Martin Barner |
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