History of Benoit Mandelbrot

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Benoît Mandelbrot, (November 20, 1924- ) is the mathematician largely responsible for the present interest in fractal geometry. In German, Mandelbrot means "almond bread", while Benoît is French for "Benedict" meaning "blessed".

Benoît Mandelbrot, (November 20, 1924- ) is the mathematician largely responsible for the present interest in fractal geometry.

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