Oswald Veblen
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Oswald Veblen (24 June 1880 in Decorah, Iowa - 10 August, 1960) was an American mathematician, geometer and topologist, whose work found application in atomic physics and the theory of relativity. He proved the Jordan curve theorem in 1905.
During his career, he made important contributions in topology and in projective and differential geometries, including results important in modern physics. He was involved in overseeing the World War II work that produced the pioneering ENIAC electronic digital computer.
He gave a very curious definition of religion: "Religion is a fabrication of vendible imponderables in the nth dimension." [citation needed]
Veblen died in Brooklin, Maine in 1960 at age 80. After his death the American Mathematical Society created an award in his name, called the Oswald Veblen Prize in Geometry. It is awarded every three years, and is the most prestigious award in recognition of outstanding research in geometry.
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