= History of group theory
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Group theory is a branch of mathematics that studies algebraic structures known as groups, which encapsulate the concept of symmetry. The history of group theory traces its development through several key milestones and figures. \#\#\# Early Foundations (17th - 18th Century) - **Symmetry and Permutations**: The notion of symmetry in geometry and transformations can be traced back to the work of mathematicians like René Descartes and Isaac Newton.
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