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= Irving Kaplansky
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Irving Kaplansky (1917–2019) was a prominent American mathematician known for his significant contributions to various areas of mathematics, particularly in algebra and functional analysis. He made notable advancements in the fields of ring theory, group theory, and the theory of algebras. Kaplansky was also influential in the development of topology and was known for his work on operator algebras and the structure of groups.