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Was Mathematics a common profession in Henri Cartan's family?

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Mathematics ran in the Cartan family. Henri's father, Élie Cartan, was a renowned mathematician and a professor at the Sorbonne. His uncle, Albert Cartan, was a mathematician as well. Mathematics was a significant part of the family's history and intellectual heritage, influencing Henri's own choice of career.
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