Friedrich Hirzebruch (1927–2022) was a prominent German mathematician known for his significant contributions to algebraic geometry, topology, and differential geometry. He is particularly recognized for developing Hirzebruch surfaces and for his work in characteristic classes and modular forms. Hirzebruch played a crucial role in the development of topology in the 20th century and was influential in connecting geometry and topology with other areas of mathematics.
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