Ernst Steinitz

German mathematician (1871–1928)
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Summary

Ernst Steinitz was born on June 13, 1871[1], in Siemianowice Śląskie[2]. He died on September 29, 1928[3], in Kiel[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Laurahütte[8]
  • Place of burial: Wrocław New Jewish Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Sigismund Steinitz[10]
  • Spouse: Martha Steinitz[11]
  • Child: Erhard Steinitz[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
  • Ethnic group: Jewish people[14]
  • Field of work: algebra[15]
  • Employer: Kiel University[16], Technische Hochschule Berlin[17], University of Wrocław[18], Wrocław University of Science and Technology[19]
  • Educated at: Frederick William University Berlin[20], University of Wrocław[21], Friedrichs Grammar School in Breslau[22]
  • Doctoral advisor: Jakob Rosanes[23]
  • Notable work: Steinitz exchange lemma[24], Steinitz's theorem[25], Lévy–Steinitz theorem[26], Hall algebra[27], Hauptvermutung[28], Supernatural number[29], Rechteckige Systeme und Moduln in algebraischen Zahlk�ppern. I[30], Algebraische Theorie der Körper[31], Bedingt konvergente Reihen und konvexe Systeme[32]
  • Sex or gender: male[33]
  • Archives at: Göttingen State and University Library[34]
  • Family name: Steinitz[35]
  • Given name: Ernst[36]
  • Academic thesis: Q66361419[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
  • Name in native language: Ernst Steinitz[39]
  • Different from: Ernst Steinitz[40]
  • Sibling: Kurt Steinitz[41], Walter Steinitz[42]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[43]
  • Writing language: German[44]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernst Steinitz include Steinitz exchange lemma[45], a theorem[46]; Steinitz's theorem[47], a theorem[48]; and Lévy–Steinitz theorem[49], a theorem[50].

Why It Matters

Ernst Steinitz has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Steinitz exchange lemma[45], a theorem[46]; Steinitz's theorem[47], a theorem[48]; and Lévy–Steinitz theorem[49], a theorem[50].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Steinitz born?

Ernst Steinitz's place of birth was Siemianowice Śląskie[2].

Where did Ernst Steinitz die?

Ernst Steinitz passed away in Kiel[4].

Who were Ernst Steinitz's parents?

Ernst Steinitz's father was Sigismund Steinitz[10].

Who was Ernst Steinitz married to?

Ernst Steinitz's spouses include Martha Steinitz[11].

What did Ernst Steinitz do for work?

Ernst Steinitz worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Ernst Steinitz go to school?

Ernst Steinitz was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[20], University of Wrocław[21], and Friedrichs Grammar School in Breslau[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [34] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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