During his lifetime, was Abel's mathematical genius widely recognized?
Yes
No
Only by a few scholars
By everyone except his countrymen
Answer
Abel's mathematical genius was not widely recognized during his lifetime. Although he was a prolific and original mathematician, he did not receive much recognition from the academic community. This was due in part to his lack of formal education and his unconventional approach to mathematics. He also did not publish his work in a timely manner, which made it difficult for other mathematicians to learn about his contributions.
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