Ernst Leonard Lindelöf

Finnish mathematician who made contributions in real/complex analysis and topology (1870–1946)
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Ernst Leonard Lindelöf

Summary

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on March 7, 1870[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on June 4, 1946[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], topologist[7], university teacher[8], and non-fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf was born on March 7, 1870[3].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf died on June 4, 1946[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's father was Lorenz Lindelöf[12].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Swedish was Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's native language[15].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's professions included topologist[7].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf worked as a non-fiction writer[9].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's field of work was topology[16].
  • Among Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's employers was University of Helsinki[17].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[18].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf was educated at University of Göttingen[19].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's doctoral advisor was Hjalmar Mellin[20].
  • A notable student of Ernst Leonard Lindelöf was Lars Ahlfors[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Leonard Lindelöf is Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Leonard Lindelöf is Lindelöf hypothesis[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Leonard Lindelöf is Picard–Lindelöf theorem[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Leonard Lindelöf is Lindelöf space[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Leonard Lindelöf is Lindelöf's theorem[26].
  • Ernst Leonard Lindelöf received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on March 7, 1870[3]. His father was Lorenz Lindelöf[12]. Swedish was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[18], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and University of Göttingen[19], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]. Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's doctoral advisor was Hjalmar Mellin[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], topologist[7], university teacher[8], and non-fiction writer[9]. Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's field of work was topology[16]. Among his employers was University of Helsinki[17]. A notable student of him was Lars Ahlfors[21]. Doctoral students include Pekka Myrberg[36], a mathematician[37], 1892–1976[38], of Finland[39], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[40], specialised in mathematics[41]; Lars Ahlfors[42], a mathematician[43], 1907–1996[44], of Russian Empire[45], awarded the Wolf Prize in Mathematics[46], specialised in mathematical analysis[47]; Gunnar af Hällström[48], a mathematician[49], 1908–1964[50], of Finland[51], specialised in mathematics[52]; Felix Iversen[53], a mathematician[54], 1887–1973[55], of Finland[56], awarded the International Stalin Prize for Peace[57], specialised in mathematics[58]; Gustaf Järnefelt[59], an astronomer[60], 1901–1989[61], of Finland[62], specialised in astronomy[63]; and Ensio Kivikoski[64], a mathematician[65], 1891–1973[66], of Finland[67], specialised in mathematics[68].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[22], Lindelöf hypothesis[23], Picard–Lindelöf theorem[24], Lindelöf space[25], and Lindelöf's theorem[26]. Things named for Ernst Leonard Lindelöf include Picard–Lindelöf theorem[69], Lindelöf space[70], Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[71], Lindelöf hypothesis[72], Lindelöf's lemma[73], 1407 Lindelöf[74], and Ernst Lindelöf award[75].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27], a grade of an order[76], in Finland[77], founded in 1919[78]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[79], a grade of an order[80], in Russian Empire[81]; and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[82], a grade of an order[83], in Sweden[84].

Death and Burial

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf died on June 4, 1946[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

He is credited with the discovery of Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[87], a theorem[88]. Entities named for him include Picard–Lindelöf theorem[69], Lindelöf space[70], Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[71], Lindelöf hypothesis[72], Lindelöf's lemma[73], and 1407 Lindelöf[74].

His notable doctoral advisees include Lars Ahlfors[89], a mathematician[90], 1907–1996[91], of Russian Empire[92], awarded the Wolf Prize in Mathematics[93], specialised in mathematical analysis[94]; Rolf Nevanlinna[95], a mathematician[96], 1895–1980[97], of Finland[98], awarded the Wihuri International Prize[99], specialised in mathematics[100]; Vilho Väisälä[101], a physicist[102], 1889–1969[103], of Finland[104], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[105], specialised in meteorology[106]; Frithiof Nevanlinna[107], a mathematician[108], 1894–1977[109], of Finland[110], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[111], specialised in mathematics[112]; Pekka Myrberg[113], a mathematician[114], 1892–1976[115], of Finland[116], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[117], specialised in mathematics[118]; and Felix Iversen[119], a mathematician[120], 1887–1973[121], of Finland[122], awarded the International Stalin Prize for Peace[123], specialised in mathematics[124].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Leonard Lindelöf born?

Born in Helsinki[2], Ernst Leonard Lindelöf…

Where did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf die?

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's parents?

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's father was Lorenz Lindelöf[12].

What did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf do for work?

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf worked as mathematician[6], topologist[7], university teacher[8], and non-fiction writer[9].

Where did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf go to school?

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf was educated at University of Helsinki[18] and University of Göttingen[19].

What awards did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[79], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[82].

What did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf discover?

Ernst Leonard Lindelöf is credited as discoverer of Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[87].

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