André Weil as quoted in (1996), A mathematician and his mathematical work: selected papers of S. S. Chern, page: ix
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I have no doubt that future historians of differential geometry will rank Chern as the worthly successor of Elie Cartan in that field.
— André Weil on Shiing-Shen Chern
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About André Weil
André Weil (6 May 1906 – 6 August 1998) was one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century, whether measured by his research work, its influence on future work, exposition or breadth. He is known for his foundational work in number theory and algebraic geometry. He was a founding member, and de facto the early leader, of the influential Bourbaki group. The philosopher Simone Weil was his sister.
About André Weil
André Weil (6 May 1906 – 6 August 1998) was one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century, whether measured by his research work, its influence on future work, exposition or breadth. He is known for his foundational work in number theory and algebraic geometry. He was a founding member, and de facto the early leader, of the influential Bourbaki group. The philosopher Simone Weil was his sister.
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