Subash Poudel

Nicholas Bourbaki

Nicolas Bourbaki, the mathematician who never existed, left a lasting and profound legacy in the field of mathematics. When he applied to the American Mathematical Society in the 1950s, Bourbaki was already regarded as one of the most influential mathematicians of his time. His articles had been published in prestigious international journals, and his textbooks had become required reading for aspiring mathematicians. However, his application faced an insurmountable obstacle – Nicolas Bourbaki did not exist as an individual.