Alberto Dou Mas de Xaxàs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alberto Dou Mas de Xaxàs
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| Born | 21 December 1915 Olot
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| Died | 10 April 2009 (aged 93) San Cugat des Valles
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Jesuit, mathematician |
Alberto Dou Mas de Xaxàs (born 21 December 1915 in Olot, died 10 April 2009 in San Cugat del Vallés) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and a very smart mathematician.
About Alberto Dou Mas de Xaxàs
Alberto Dou Mas de Xaxàs was born in Olot, a town in Spain. He grew up to become a Jesuit, which is a member of a religious order in the Catholic Church. He was also very good at mathematics.
His Life and Work
Alberto Dou lived during an important time in Spanish history. He was involved in the Spanish Civil War, which was a big conflict in Spain from 1936 to 1939. He was part of the Nationalist side during this war.
After the war, he focused on his studies and became a respected mathematician. His work in mathematics was recognized by many.
Leading Mathematicians
In 1960, Alberto Dou was chosen to be the president of the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society. This is a very important group for mathematicians in Spain. Being president meant he was a leader in the world of mathematics in his country. He helped guide and support other mathematicians and their research.
He wrote many books and papers about different areas of mathematics and physics. He also explored how math and physics influence each other.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto Dou Mas de Xaxàs para niños
