Herbert Wilf (1931–2012) was a notable American mathematician, recognized for his contributions to combinatorics and mathematical education. He was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and made significant advancements in various areas including generating functions, finite sequences, and combinatorial algorithms. Wilf was also known for his engaging teaching style and for writing influential textbooks, such as "Generatingfunctionology," which explores the power of generating functions in combinatorial mathematics.
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