Adolf Hurwitz
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Adolf Hurwitz
Summary
Adolf Hurwitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hildesheim[2]. He was born on March 26, 1859[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on November 18, 1919[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Hildesheim[2], Adolf Hurwitz…
- Adolf Hurwitz passed away in Zurich[4].
- Adolf Hurwitz was born on March 26, 1859[3].
- Adolf Hurwitz died on November 18, 1919[5].
- Burial took place at Cemetery Sihlfeld[9].
- Adolf Hurwitz's mother was Elise Wertheimer, verheiratete Hurwitz[10].
- Among Adolf Hurwitz's spouses was Ida Hurwitz[11].
- Adolf Hurwitz held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[12].
- Adolf Hurwitz held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
- Adolf Hurwitz held citizenship in German Empire[14].
- Adolf Hurwitz is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
- Adolf Hurwitz worked as a mathematician[6].
- Adolf Hurwitz's professions included university teacher[7].
- Adolf Hurwitz's field of work was mathematics[16].
- Among Adolf Hurwitz's employers was University of Göttingen[17].
- Adolf Hurwitz was employed by University of Königsberg[18].
- Adolf Hurwitz was employed by ETH Zurich[19].
- Adolf Hurwitz's education included a stint at Leipzig University[20].
- Adolf Hurwitz's doctoral advisor was Felix Klein[21].
- Adolf Hurwitz's doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Scheibner[22].
- A notable work attributed to Adolf Hurwitz is Hurwitz zeta function[23].
- A notable work attributed to Adolf Hurwitz is Hurwitz polynomial[24].
- A notable work attributed to Adolf Hurwitz is Hurwitz's theorem[25].
- A notable work attributed to Adolf Hurwitz is Hurwitz matrix[26].
- A notable work attributed to Adolf Hurwitz is Riemann–Hurwitz formula[27].
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Origins and Family
Adolf Hurwitz's place of birth was Hildesheim[2]. He was born on March 26, 1859[3]. His mother was Elise Wertheimer, verheiratete Hurwitz[10]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
Education
Adolf Hurwitz was educated at Leipzig University[20]. Doctoral advisors include Felix Klein[21], a mathematician[28], 1849–1925[29], of Kingdom of Prussia[30], awarded the Copley Medal[31], specialised in differential geometry[32] and Wilhelm Scheibner[22], a mathematician[33], 1826–1908[34], of Kingdom of Saxony[35], specialised in mathematics[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Adolf Hurwitz's field of work was mathematics[16]. Employers include University of Göttingen[17], a campus university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1734[39], headquartered in Göttingen[40]; University of Königsberg[18], a university[41], in Kingdom of Prussia[42], founded in 1544[43]; and ETH Zurich[19], an institute of technology[44], in Switzerland[45], founded in 1855[46], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[47]. Doctoral students include Ernst Amberg[48], a mathematician[49], 1871–1952[50], of Switzerland[51]; Alfred Kienast[52], a mathematician[53], 1879–1969[54], of Switzerland[55]; Ernst Meissner[56], a mathematician[57], 1883–1939[58], of Switzerland[59]; Louis-Gustave Du Pasquier[60], a mathematician[61], 1876–1957[62], of Switzerland[63], specialised in mathematics[64]; Eugène Chatelain[65], a mathematics teacher[66], 1885–1956[67]; and Gottfried Schlumberger[68], a mathematician[69], b. 1868[70].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Hurwitz zeta function[23], Hurwitz polynomial[24], Hurwitz's theorem[25], Hurwitz matrix[26], Riemann–Hurwitz formula[27], and Hurwitz quaternion[71]. Things named for Adolf Hurwitz include Riemann–Hurwitz formula[72], a theorem[73]; Hurwitz quaternion[74]; Hurwitz surface[75]; Hurwitz matrix[76]; Hurwitz polynomial[77]; Hurwitz zeta function[78]; Hurwitz's theorem[79], a theorem[80]; and Lerch transcendent[81], a function[82].
Personal Life
Among Adolf Hurwitz's spouses was Ida Hurwitz[11].
Death and Burial
Adolf Hurwitz died on November 18, 1919[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery Sihlfeld[9].
Why It Matters
Adolf Hurwitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]
Entities named for him include Riemann–Hurwitz formula[72], a theorem[73]; Hurwitz quaternion[74]; Hurwitz surface[75]; Hurwitz matrix[76]; Hurwitz polynomial[77]; and Hurwitz zeta function[78].
His notable doctoral advisees include Charlotte Wedell[85], a mathematician[86], 1862–1953[87], of Kingdom of Denmark[88] and Ernst Amberg[89], a mathematician[90], 1871–1952[91], of Switzerland[92].
FAQs
Where was Adolf Hurwitz born?
Born in Hildesheim[2], Adolf Hurwitz…
Where did Adolf Hurwitz die?
Adolf Hurwitz passed away in Zurich[4].
Who were Adolf Hurwitz's parents?
Adolf Hurwitz's mother was Elise Wertheimer, verheiratete Hurwitz[10].
Who was Adolf Hurwitz married to?
Adolf Hurwitz's spouses include Ida Hurwitz[11].
What did Adolf Hurwitz do for work?
Adolf Hurwitz worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did Adolf Hurwitz go to school?
Adolf Hurwitz was educated at Leipzig University[20].