The life of Tadeusz Banachiewicz and his scientific activity
Journal Title: Studia Historiae Scientiarum - Year 2016, Vol 15, Issue
Abstract
This paper is a synthetic biography of Tadeusz Banachiewicz (1882–1954), which takes into account his most important scientific achievements. Its aim is to present the achievements of this Polish scientist to the foreign reader.
Authors and Affiliations
Renata Bujakiewicz-Korońska, Jan Koroński
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