Henri Poincaré, or mathematics without blinders. (Henri Poincaré, ou les mathématiques sans œillères.) (French) Zbl 1076.01505
Summary: This is a short biography of the French mathematician Henri Poincaré, “the last universalist” according to E. T. Bell.
Besides a description of his career, activities and personality, the paper shows the richness of his scientific legacy, which had to wait till the end of this century to be fully appreciated.
Besides a description of his career, activities and personality, the paper shows the richness of his scientific legacy, which had to wait till the end of this century to be fully appreciated.
MSC:
| 01A55 | History of mathematics in the 19th century |
| 01A60 | History of mathematics in the 20th century |
| 01A70 | Biographies, obituaries, personalia, bibliographies |
