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Where was Srinivasa Ramanujan born?
Where was Srinivasa Ramanujan born?
Which area of mathematics is Srinivasa Ramanujan known for his work in?
Which area of mathematics is Srinivasa Ramanujan known for his work in?
At what age did Srinivasa Ramanujan gain knowledge in Trigonometry?
At what age did Srinivasa Ramanujan gain knowledge in Trigonometry?
Where did Srinivasa Ramanujan get his first paper published?
Where did Srinivasa Ramanujan get his first paper published?
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What degree was Srinivasa Ramanujan awarded in 1916?
What degree was Srinivasa Ramanujan awarded in 1916?
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How many original theorems did Srinivasa Ramanujan leave behind?
How many original theorems did Srinivasa Ramanujan leave behind?
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Who were some of the other great Indian mathematicians mentioned in the text?
Who were some of the other great Indian mathematicians mentioned in the text?
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When did Srinivasa Ramanujan pass away?
When did Srinivasa Ramanujan pass away?
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In which year did Srinivasa Ramanujan begin to receive recognition in Madras's mathematical circles after a meeting with V.Ramaswamy Aiyer?
In which year did Srinivasa Ramanujan begin to receive recognition in Madras's mathematical circles after a meeting with V.Ramaswamy Aiyer?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in Erode, India.
- He gained knowledge of trigonometry at the age of 12.
Career and Contributions
- Ramanujan is known for his work in number theory.
- In 1913, he got his first paper published in the Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society.
- He was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree by research in 1916.
Legacy
- Ramanujan left behind around 3880 original theorems.
- Other great Indian mathematicians mentioned include Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, and Bhaskara.
Later Life and Death
- Ramanujan began to receive recognition in Madras's mathematical circles after a meeting with V.Ramaswamy Aiyer in 1910.
- He passed away in 1920.
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Test your knowledge about the National Mathematics Day which is observed on December 22 to honor the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. Learn interesting facts about Ramanujan's early life and achievements in mathematics.
