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What is the term used to describe Poincaré's excellence in all fields of mathematics during his lifetime?

  • The Last Universalist

  • The Great Unifier

  • The Master of All

  • The Mathematical Genius

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Henri Poincaré is often referred to as "The Last Universalist" because he excelled in all fields of mathematics as they existed during his lifetime. This title highlights his incredible breadth of knowledge and expertise in the discipline.
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