Leo Zippin

Leo Zippin

Leo Zippin (January 25, 1905 – May 11, 1995) was an American mathematician.[1] He is best known for solving Hilbert's Fifth Problem with Deane Montgomery and Andrew M. Gleason in 1952.

  1. ^ "Leo Zippin, 90, Dies; Solved Math Puzzle". NY Times. May 20, 1995.