Do You Know George Boole?

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1) What are his most notable ideas?

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Boolean Algebra is a mathematical structure that deals with logic and binary variables. It was introduced by George Boole in the mid-19th century and has since become a fundamental concept in computer science and digital electronics. Boolean Algebra provides a formal system for representing and manipulating logical expressions, which are essential for designing and analyzing digital circuits, computer programs, and algorithms. Boole's ideas revolutionized the field of logic and laid the foundation for the development of modern computing technology.

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Do You Know George Boole? - Quiz

George Boole had a very short career but it was marked with tremendous progress for the scientific community. Most of his career was spent in Ireland and he was also known to have taught himself mathematics and philosophy. So how well do you know him? Take our quiz and find... see moreout. see less

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2) Where was he born?

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3) Who was he married to?

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The correct answer is Mary Everest. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the person's spouse. Among the given options, Mary Everest is the only one that is a plausible answer as she shares the same last name.

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4) When was he born?

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The correct answer is 2 October, 1815.

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5) How old was he when he died?

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The correct answer is 49 because it is stated in the question "How old was he when he died?" and the answer given is 49.

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6) Which other mathematician was his friend?

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Duncan Farquharson Gregory was a friend of the mathematician mentioned in the question.

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7) When did he get married?

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8) When did he start being acknowledged as a mathematician?

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In 1849, he started being acknowledged as a mathematician.

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9) In what year did he receive the Keith medal?

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10) Which of his papers was published in 1841?

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Invariant theory is the correct answer because it is the only option that refers to a specific paper that was published in 1841. The other options do not provide any information about a specific paper or a publication year. Therefore, the correct answer is Invariant theory.

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What are his most notable ideas?
Where was he born?
Who was he married to?
When was he born?
How old was he when he died?
Which other mathematician was his friend?
When did he get married?
When did he start being acknowledged as a mathematician?
In what year did he receive the Keith medal?
Which of his papers was published in 1841?
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