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b.
1924
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2010
Benoit B. Mandelbrot was a Polish-born French-American mathematician born in 1924, best known for his pioneering work in fractal geometry. He introduced the term "fractal" to describe shapes that appear similar at any level of magnification, which was a revolutionary concept that had applications in various fields including physics, finance, art, and even in understanding patterns in nature and the universe. Mandelbrot's most famous contribution is the Mandelbrot set, a complex mathematical construct that creates infinitely intricate patterns and has been a subject of fascination both in mathematics and in popular culture.
Mandelbrot had a diverse educational background, holding degrees from universities in both France and the United States. He worked for IBM for many years, where he was able to freely pursue his research. He later became a Sterling Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Yale University.
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