Ernst Mayr

German computer scientist (1950-)
Person human Q1359461
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Ernst Mayr

Summary

Ernst Mayr is a human[1]. Born in Fürstenfeldbruck[2], he… he was born on +1950-05-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a computer scientist[4], university teacher[5], and mathematician[6]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fürstenfeldbruck[2], Ernst Mayr…
  • Ernst Mayr was born on +1950-05-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernst Mayr held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Ernst Mayr's professions included computer scientist[4].
  • Ernst Mayr's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Ernst Mayr worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Among Ernst Mayr's employers was Technical University of Munich[9].
  • Among Ernst Mayr's employers was Stanford University[10].
  • Ernst Mayr was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11].
  • Ernst Mayr's education included a stint at Technical University of Munich[12].
  • Ernst Mayr's doctoral advisor was Manfred Paul[13].
  • Ernst Mayr received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[14].
  • Ernst Mayr is recorded as male[15].
  • Ernst Mayr's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised David Paul Helmbold as a doctoral student[17].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised C. Gregory Plaxton as a doctoral student[18].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Thomas Erlebach as a doctoral student[19].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Richard John Anderson as a doctoral student[20].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Katja Lenz as a doctoral student[21].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Volker Heun as a doctoral student[22].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Thomas Hanni Spencer as a doctoral student[23].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Ashok Subramanian as a doctoral student[24].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Alexander Wang as a doctoral student[25].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Peter Heiner Hochschild as a doctoral student[26].
  • Ernst Mayr supervised Hanjo Täubig as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fürstenfeldbruck[2], Ernst Mayr… he was born on +1950-05-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Technical University of Munich[12], an institute of technology[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Munich[35]. Ernst Mayr's doctoral advisor was Manfred Paul[13]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include computer scientist[4], university teacher[5], and mathematician[6]. Employers include Technical University of Munich[9], an institute of technology[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1868[39], headquartered in Munich[40] and Stanford University[10], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1885[43], headquartered in Stanford[44]. Doctoral students include David Paul Helmbold[17]; C. Gregory Plaxton[18], a university teacher[45]; Thomas Erlebach[19], a researcher[46], b. 1970[47]; Richard John Anderson[20]; Katja Lenz[21], a computer scientist[48]; and Volker Heun[22], a computer scientist[49].

Recognition

Ernst Mayr received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[14].

Why It Matters

Ernst Mayr is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

His notable doctoral advisees include Richard J. Anderson[50], a computer scientist[51]; Katja Lenz[52], a computer scientist[53]; Volker Heun[54], a computer scientist[55]; Hanjo Täubig[56], a computer scientist[57]; Ralph Werchner[58], a computer scientist[59]; and Tom Friedetzky[60], a computer scientist[61].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Mayr born?

Ernst Mayr's place of birth was Fürstenfeldbruck[2].

What did Ernst Mayr do for work?

Ernst Mayr worked as computer scientist[4], university teacher[5], and mathematician[6].

Where did Ernst Mayr go to school?

Ernst Mayr was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[11] and Technical University of Munich[12].

What awards did Ernst Mayr receive?

Honors received include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  15. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [36] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [60] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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