Alexander Ostrowski
1893–1986 (age 93)
Biography
Alexander Ostrowski, born in 1893, devoted his life to the careful pursuit of mathematical truths, earning respect for his rigorous approach to number theory and differential equations and for always insisting on clarity in every lecture and publication.
He nurtured generations of students with patience and humility, leaving behind a serene presence in Gentilino, where his grave rests in the quiet shade of Sant'Abbondio Cemetery.