 20th-century Norwegian mathematicians

The 20th century saw significant contributions from Norwegian mathematicians in various fields. Here are a few notable figures: 1. **Niels Henrik Abel (1802–1829)** - While his life was cut short in the 19th century, Abel's work laid the groundwork for modern algebra and analysis. He is best known for Abel's theorem and for proving the impossibility of solving the general quintic equation in radicals.