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In what century did Richard Dedekind conduct his research?

  • 17th century

  • 18th century

  • 19th century

  • 20th century

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In the 19th century, Richard Dedekind made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of algebra and number theory. He is best known for his work on Dedekind cuts, which provided a rigorous foundation for the concept of real numbers. He also made important contributions to the study of algebraic integers and ideals, laying the groundwork for modern algebraic number theory.
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