Alexander Friedmann
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Alexander Friedmann was born on June 16, 1888, in Saint Petersburg [1][2]. He held citizenship in both the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union . His mother was Ludmila Ignatievna Friedmann . Friedmann worked as a mathematician, physicist, meteorologist, and scientist [3]. His fields of study included theoretical physics, geophysics, theoretical meteorology, and cosmology [3].
Friedmann received his education at The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium and the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University [4]. Throughout his career, he was employed by St. Petersburg State Transport University from 1910 to 1913, Saint Petersburg Mining University from 1910 to 1913, Perm State National Research University from 1918 to 1920, and Saint Petersburg State University from 1920 to 1925 [4][1]. His notable works include the Friedmann equations, the Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker metric, and contributions to dynamic meteorology .
He received several awards, including the Order of St. George, Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class, Order of Saint Vladimir 4th class with swords and bow, Cross of St. George 4th class, Gold Sword for Bravery, and the Order of St. Vladimir plus one more [4]. Friedmann died of typhus on September 16, 1925, in Saint Petersburg [2][1][5][6][7]. He was buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery [5].
Alexander Friedmann
Summary
Alexander Friedmann is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on +1888-06-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on +1925-09-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], meteorologist[8], and scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Friedmann…
- Alexander Friedmann passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
- Alexander Friedmann was born on +1888-06-16T00:00:00Z[3].
- Alexander Friedmann died on +1925-09-16T00:00:00Z[5].
- Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[11].
- Alexander Friedmann's father was Alexander Friedmann[12].
- Alexander Friedmann's mother was Ludmila Ignatievna Friedmann[13].
- Alexander Friedmann held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
- Alexander Friedmann held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
- Alexander Friedmann's professions included mathematician[6].
- Alexander Friedmann's professions included physicist[7].
- Alexander Friedmann's professions included meteorologist[8].
- Alexander Friedmann worked as a scientist[9].
- Alexander Friedmann's field of work was theoretical physics[16].
- Alexander Friedmann's field of work was geophysics[17].
- Alexander Friedmann's field of work was theoretical meteorology[18].
- Alexander Friedmann's field of work was cosmology[19].
- Alexander Friedmann's field of work was mathematics[20].
- Alexander Friedmann's field of work was pure mathematics[21].
- Alexander Friedmann held the position of professor[22].
- Alexander Friedmann held the position of dean[23].
- Alexander Friedmann held the position of prorector[24].
- Alexander Friedmann held the position of editor-in-chief[25].
- Alexander Friedmann held the position of director[26].
- Alexander Friedmann held the position of adjunct professor[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Friedmann… he was born on +1888-06-16T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Ludmila Ignatievna Friedmann[13].
Education
Educated at The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium[28], a Gymnasium[29], in Russia[30], founded in 1805[31] and Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[32], a faculty[33], in Russian Empire[34], founded in 1819[35]. Doctoral advisors include Vladimir Steklov[36], Paul Ehrenfest[37], and Andrey Markov[38]. Alexander Friedmann earned the academic degree of Master of Science[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], meteorologist[8], and scientist[9]. Fields of work include theoretical physics[16], a branch of physics[40]; geophysics[17], a branch of science[41]; theoretical meteorology[18], a branch of science[42]; cosmology[19], a branch of astronomy[43]; mathematics[20], an academic discipline[44]; and pure mathematics[21], an academic discipline[45]. Employers include St. Petersburg State Transport University[46], Saint Petersburg Mining University[47], Perm State National Research University[48], Saint Petersburg State University[49], The Voeikov Main Geophysical Observatory[50], and Vavilov State Optical Institute JSC[51]. Positions held include professor[22], a title of authority[52]; dean[23], a corporate title[53], founded in 0907[54]; prorector[24], a profession[55]; editor-in-chief[25], a position[56]; director[26], a profession[57]; and adjunct professor[27], an academic rank[58]. Doctoral students include George Gamow[59], Nikolai Kochin[60], and Georgiy Grinberg[61].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of St. George[62], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[63], Order of Saint Vladimir 4th class with swords and bow[64], Cross of St. George 4th class[65], Gold Sword for Bravery[66], and Order of St. Vladimir[67].
Death and Burial
Alexander Friedmann died on +1925-09-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was typhus[68]. He is buried at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander Friedmann include Friedmann equations[69], Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker metric[70], Fridman[71], Friedmann Prize[72], and Alexander Friedmann Award[73].
Why It Matters
Alexander Friedmann ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,067 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
He is credited with the discovery of Friedmann equations[76], a system of differential equations[77] and Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker metric[78], an exact solution in general relativity[79]. Entities named for him include Friedmann equations[69], Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker metric[70], Fridman[71], Friedmann Prize[72], and Alexander Friedmann Award[73].
His notable doctoral advisees include George Gamow[80], a physicist[81], 1904–1968[82], of Russian Empire[83], awarded the Kalinga Prize[84], specialised in theoretical physics[85] and Nikolai Kochin[86], a mathematician[87], 1901–1944[88], of Soviet Union[89], specialised in physics[90].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Friedmann born?
Alexander Friedmann's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Alexander Friedmann die?
Alexander Friedmann died in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were Alexander Friedmann's parents?
Alexander Friedmann's father was Alexander Friedmann[12]. Alexander Friedmann's mother was Ludmila Ignatievna Friedmann[13].
What did Alexander Friedmann do for work?
Alexander Friedmann worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], meteorologist[8], and scientist[9].
Where did Alexander Friedmann go to school?
Alexander Friedmann was educated at The Second Saint Petersburg Gymnasium[28] and Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[32].
What awards did Alexander Friedmann receive?
Honors received include Order of St. George[62], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[63], Order of Saint Vladimir 4th class with swords and bow[64], and Cross of St. George 4th class[65].
What did Alexander Friedmann discover?
Alexander Friedmann is credited as discoverer of Friedmann equations[76] and Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker metric[78].