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Comprehensive and elegantly composed, this biography makes clear the scope of Arthur Cayley's prodigious achievements, firmly enshrining him as the "Mathematician Laureate of the Victorian Age."
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Welcome to the fascinating world of mathematics and biography with Rajesh Thakur's "Arthur Cayley," a compelling exploration of the life and contributions of one of the most influential mathematicians of the 19th century. Delve into the life and work of Arthur Cayley, a pioneer in the field of algebra and geometry, whose groundbreaking discoveries laid the foundation for modern mathematical theories and applications. Follow his journey from a brilliant young scholar at Cambridge University to a renowned mathematician whose innovative ideas revolutionized the field. Thakur's meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring Cayley's story to life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the...
Arthur Cayley (1821-1895) was a key figure in the creation of modern algebra. He studied mathematics at Cambridge and published three papers while still an undergraduate. He then qualified as a lawyer and published about 250 mathematical papers during his fourteen years at the Bar. In 1863 he took a significant salary cut to become the first Sadleirian Professor of Pure Mathematics at Cambridge, where he continued to publish at a phenomenal rate on nearly every aspect of the subject, his most important work being in matrices, geometry and abstract groups. In 1883 he became president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Publication of his Collected Papers - 967 papers in 13 volumes plus an index volume - began in 1889 and was completed after his death under the editorship of his successor in the Sadleirian Chair. This first volume contains 100 papers published between 1841 and 1851.