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Noted mathematician Michael Atiyah was passed away recently. He belongs to the country of;
A
Brazil
B
Germany
C
United Kingdom
D
United States
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Quick Info. Michael Atiyah worked in Topology and Geometry and was best known for his work on K-theory and the Atiyah-Singer Index Theorem.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Mahāvīra, Bhaskara II, Madhava of Sangamagrama, and Nilakantha Somayaji are classical Indian mathematicians whose contributions made them immortal. Here, we are giving the list of Indian mathematicians from Ancient to Modern India their contributions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sir Michael Francis Atiyah, (born April 22, 1929, London, England-died January 11, 2019), British mathematician who was awarded the Fields Medal in 1966 primarily for his work in topology. Atiyah received a knighthood in 1983 and the Order of Merit in 1992. He also served as president of the Royal Society (1990–95).

Detailed explanation-4: -1. Pythagoras. The life of the famous Greek Pythagoras is somewhat mysterious. Probably born the son of a seal engraver on the island of Samos, Pythagoras has been attributed with many scientific and mathematical discoveries in antiquity.

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