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Robert F. Coleman 1954-2014

Number Theory 2015-01-20 v2 Algebraic Geometry History and Overview

Abstract

Robert F. Coleman, a highly original mathematician who has had a profound influence on modern number theory and arithmetic geometry, passed away on March 24, 2014. We give an overview of his life and career, including some of his major contributions to mathematics and his role as an activist and spokesperson for people with disabilities.

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@article{arxiv.1411.3655,
  title  = {Robert F. Coleman 1954-2014},
  author = {Matthew Baker and Barry Mazur and Ken Ribet},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1411.3655},
  year   = {2015}
}

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14 pages. v2: Some minor typos corrected

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