Who laid the foundations for the major branches of abstract algebra?
Carl Gauss
Joseph-Louis Lagrange
Niels Henrik Abel
Évariste Galois
Answer
Évariste Galois, the brilliant French mathematician, laid the groundwork for the major branches of abstract algebra, namely group theory and field theory. His groundbreaking research, completed in the early 19th century, revolutionized the field of mathematics and continues to shape modern algebraic structures and their applications in various scientific disciplines.
Gallant Galois: The Life and Legacy of a French Mathematician
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