Was Évariste Galois a political activist?
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Évariste Galois was indeed a political activist in addition to his mathematical genius. He actively participated in political movements during his time as a student at the École Polytechnique in Paris. Galois held strong political convictions and was part of a group of radical students who advocated for republicanism and opposed the conservative monarchy of King Charles X. His involvement in political activism ultimately led to his arrest and imprisonment.
Gallant Galois: The Life and Legacy of a French Mathematician
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