Diederik Korteweg
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Diederik Korteweg
Summary
Diederik Korteweg is a human[1]. Born in Q2766547[2], he… he was born on +1848-03-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on +1941-05-10T00:00:00Z[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 (11 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Q2766547[2], Diederik Korteweg…
- Diederik Korteweg died in Amsterdam[4].
- Diederik Korteweg was born on +1848-03-31T00:00:00Z[3].
- Diederik Korteweg died on +1941-05-10T00:00:00Z[5].
- Burial took place at Zorgvlied[9].
- Diederik Korteweg held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
- Dutch was Diederik Korteweg's native language[11].
- Diederik Korteweg worked as a mathematician[6].
- Diederik Korteweg's professions included university teacher[7].
- Diederik Korteweg's field of work was mathematics[12].
- Diederik Korteweg held the position of Rector of the university of Amsterdam[13].
- Diederik Korteweg was employed by University of Amsterdam[14].
- Among Diederik Korteweg's employers was University of Amsterdam[15].
- Among Diederik Korteweg's employers was Willem II College[16].
- Diederik Korteweg's education included a stint at Delft University of Technology[17].
- Diederik Korteweg's education included a stint at University of Amsterdam[18].
- Diederik Korteweg was educated at Utrecht University[19].
- Diederik Korteweg's doctoral advisor was Johannes Diderik van der Waals[20].
- A notable student of Diederik Korteweg was Gerrit Mannoury[21].
- A notable work attributed to Diederik Korteweg is Korteweg–De Vries equation[22].
- A notable work attributed to Diederik Korteweg is Moens–Korteweg equation[23].
- Diederik Korteweg was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
- Diederik Korteweg's image is recorded as Portret van Prof. Diederik Johannes Korteweg, RP-P-1905-521.jpg[25].
- Diederik Korteweg's image is recorded as D.J.Korteweg.JPG[26].
- Diederik Korteweg's image is recorded as Universiteiten, hogescholen, Prof DJ Korteweg, SFA022819110.jpg[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Q2766547[2], Diederik Korteweg… he was born on +1848-03-31T00:00:00Z[3]. Dutch was his native language[11].
Education
Educated at Delft University of Technology[17], an institute of technology[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1842[30], headquartered in Delft[31]; University of Amsterdam[18], a university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1632[34], headquartered in Amsterdam[35]; and Utrecht University[19], a public research university[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1636[38], headquartered in Utrecht[39]. Diederik Korteweg's doctoral advisor was Johannes Diderik van der Waals[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Diederik Korteweg's field of work was mathematics[12]. Employers include University of Amsterdam[14], a university[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1632[42], headquartered in Amsterdam[43] and Willem II College[16], a school[44], in Netherlands[45], founded in 1866[46], headquartered in Tilburg[47]. He held the position of Rector of the university of Amsterdam[13]. A notable student of him was Gerrit Mannoury[21]. Doctoral students include Gustav de Vries[48], a mathematician[49], 1866–1934[50], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[51]; Willem Abraham Wythoff[52], a mathematician[53], 1865–1939[54], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[55], specialised in mathematics[56]; Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer[57], a mathematician[58], 1881–1966[59], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[60], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[61], specialised in mathematical analysis[62]; Julius Wolff[63], a mathematician[64], 1882–1945[65], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[66]; Hendrik de Vries[67], a mathematician[68], 1867–1954[69], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[70], specialised in mathematics[71]; and Johan Antony Barrau[72], a mathematician[73], 1873–1953[74], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[75], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[76].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Korteweg–De Vries equation[22], a mathematical concept[77] and Moens–Korteweg equation[23]. Things named for Diederik Korteweg include Korteweg–De Vries equation[78], a mathematical concept[79].
Death and Burial
Diederik Korteweg died on +1941-05-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He is buried at Zorgvlied[9].
Why It Matters
Diederik Korteweg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]
Entities named for him include Korteweg–De Vries equation[78], a mathematical concept[79].
His notable doctoral advisees include Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer[82], a mathematician[83], 1881–1966[84], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[85], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[86], specialised in mathematical analysis[87]; Julius Wolff[88], a mathematician[89], 1882–1945[90], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[91]; Gustav de Vries[92], a mathematician[93], 1866–1934[94], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[95]; Willem Abraham Wythoff[96], a mathematician[97], 1865–1939[98], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[99], specialised in mathematics[100]; and Hendrik de Vries[101], a mathematician[102], 1867–1954[103], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[104], specialised in mathematics[105].
FAQs
Where was Diederik Korteweg born?
Diederik Korteweg's place of birth was Q2766547[2].
Where did Diederik Korteweg die?
Diederik Korteweg passed away in Amsterdam[4].
What did Diederik Korteweg do for work?
Diederik Korteweg worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].
Where did Diederik Korteweg go to school?
Diederik Korteweg was educated at Delft University of Technology[17], University of Amsterdam[18], and Utrecht University[19].