Bernhard Neumann

German-born British mathematician
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Bernhard Neumann

Summary

Bernhard Neumann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on +1909-10-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Canberra[4]. He died on +2002-10-21T00:00:00Z[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 (27 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bernhard Neumann was born in Berlin[2].
  • Bernhard Neumann passed away in Canberra[4].
  • Bernhard Neumann was born on +1909-10-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bernhard Neumann died on +2002-10-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Bernhard Neumann's spouses was Hanna Neumann[9].
  • Among Bernhard Neumann's spouses was Dorothea Zeim[10].
  • A child of Bernhard Neumann was Peter M. Neumann[11].
  • A child of Bernhard Neumann was Walter Neumann[12].
  • Bernhard Neumann held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Bernhard Neumann held citizenship in Australia[14].
  • German was Bernhard Neumann's native language[15].
  • Bernhard Neumann is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16].
  • Bernhard Neumann worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Bernhard Neumann worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Bernhard Neumann's field of work was group theory[17].
  • Bernhard Neumann's field of work was mathematics[18].
  • Bernhard Neumann held the position of chairperson[19].
  • Bernhard Neumann held the position of chairperson[20].
  • Among Bernhard Neumann's employers was Victoria University of Manchester[21].
  • Bernhard Neumann was employed by Australian National University[22].
  • Bernhard Neumann was employed by Cardiff University[23].
  • Among Bernhard Neumann's employers was Royal Pioneer Corps[24].
  • Among Bernhard Neumann's employers was Royal Artillery[25].
  • Among Bernhard Neumann's employers was Intelligence Corps[26].
  • Bernhard Neumann's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Bernhard Neumann… he was born on +1909-10-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16]. German was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[27], a university[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1828[30]; University of Freiburg[31], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]; and University of Cambridge[36], a collegiate university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1209[39], headquartered in Cambridge[40]. Doctoral advisors include Issai Schur[41] and Philip Hall[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include group theory[17], a branch of mathematics[43] and mathematics[18], an academic discipline[44]. Employers include Victoria University of Manchester[21], a university[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1851[47], headquartered in Manchester[48]; Australian National University[22], a public university[49], in Australia[50], founded in 1946[51], headquartered in Canberra[52]; Cardiff University[23], a public research university[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1883[55], headquartered in Cardiff[56]; Royal Pioneer Corps[24], a military unit[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1939[59], headquartered in Cuddington Heath[60]; Royal Artillery[25], a military branch[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1716[63], headquartered in Larkhill[64]; and Intelligence Corps[26], a military unit[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1914[67], headquartered in RAF Chicksands[68]. Positions held include chairperson[19], a type of position[69]. Doctoral students include Gilbert Baumslag[70], John Britton[71], László Kovács[72], Michael Frederick Newman[73], Chehata Gouda Chehata[74], and Christine Edna Dale[75].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Petr–Douglas–Neumann theorem[76] and HNN extension[77]. Things named for Bernhard Neumann include HNN extension[78], a mathematical concept[79] and Petr–Douglas–Neumann theorem[80], a theorem[81].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[82], a fellowship award[83], in United Kingdom[84]; Adams Prize[85]; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[86]; Companion of the Order of Australia[87]; and Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture[88].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hanna Neumann[9], a mathematician[89], 1914–1971[90], of Germany[91], awarded the Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[92], specialised in group theory[93] and Dorothea Zeim[10]. Children include Peter M. Neumann[11], a mathematician[94], 1940–2020[95], of United Kingdom[96], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[97], specialised in group theory[98] and Walter Neumann[12], a mathematician[99], 1946–2024[100], of United Kingdom[101], awarded the Fellow of the American Mathematical Society[102], specialised in mathematics[103].

Death and Burial

Bernhard Neumann died on +2002-10-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Canberra[4].

Why It Matters

Bernhard Neumann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[104] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[105]

He is credited with the discovery of Petr–Douglas–Neumann theorem[106], a theorem[107]. Entities named for him include HNN extension[78], a mathematical concept[79] and Petr–Douglas–Neumann theorem[80], a theorem[81].

His notable doctoral advisees include Gilbert Baumslag[108], a mathematician[109], 1933–2014[110], of United States[111], awarded the Fellow of the American Mathematical Society[112], specialised in group theory[113].

FAQs

Where was Bernhard Neumann born?

Bernhard Neumann's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Bernhard Neumann die?

Bernhard Neumann died in Canberra[4].

Who was Bernhard Neumann married to?

Bernhard Neumann's spouses include Hanna Neumann[9] and Dorothea Zeim[10].

What did Bernhard Neumann do for work?

Bernhard Neumann worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Bernhard Neumann go to school?

Bernhard Neumann was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[27], University of Freiburg[31], and University of Cambridge[36].

What awards did Bernhard Neumann receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[82], Adams Prize[85], Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[86], and Companion of the Order of Australia[87].

What did Bernhard Neumann discover?

Bernhard Neumann is credited as discoverer of Petr–Douglas–Neumann theorem[106].

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