Jean Leray (1906-1998) was a prominent French mathematician known for his contributions to various areas of mathematics, particularly in topology and functional analysis. He is perhaps best known for his work in the field of linear partial differential equations, where he was influential in the development of the theory of distributions (generalized functions). Leray's most notable contributions include the Leray-Schauder theorem in functional analysis and the Leray measure in topology.
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