FAQ About Srinivasa Ramanujan
Srinivasa Ramanujan
5 days ago | beth
Did Ramanujan receive any awards or recognition during his lifetime?
During his lifetime, Srinivasa Ramanujan received several honors and recognitions. Despite his unconventional background, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1918 for his contributions to mathematics. This was a prestigious acknowledgment of his talent, especially given his brief career. He was also elected a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, reflecting the high esteem in which he was held by his peers.