Ernst Steinitz

German mathematician (1871–1928)
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Ernst Steinitz

Summary

Ernst Steinitz is a human[1]. He was born in Siemianowice Śląskie[2]. He was born on +1871-06-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kiel[4]. He died on +1928-09-29T00:00:00Z[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 (17 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Steinitz's place of birth was Siemianowice Śląskie[2].
  • Ernst Steinitz passed away in Kiel[4].
  • Ernst Steinitz was born on +1871-06-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernst Steinitz died on +1928-09-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Wrocław New Jewish Cemetery[9].
  • Ernst Steinitz held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Ernst Steinitz's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Ernst Steinitz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ernst Steinitz's field of work was algebra[11].
  • Ernst Steinitz was employed by Kiel University[12].
  • Among Ernst Steinitz's employers was Technische Hochschule Berlin[13].
  • Ernst Steinitz was employed by University of Wrocław[14].
  • Ernst Steinitz was employed by Wrocław University of Science and Technology[15].
  • Ernst Steinitz was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Ernst Steinitz was educated at University of Wrocław[17].
  • Ernst Steinitz's doctoral advisor was Jakob Rosanes[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Steinitz is Steinitz exchange lemma[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Steinitz is Steinitz's theorem[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Steinitz is Lévy–Steinitz theorem[21].
  • Ernst Steinitz is recorded as male[22].
  • Ernst Steinitz's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ernst Steinitz's ISNI is recorded as 0000000116902250[24].
  • Ernst Steinitz's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 95367260[25].
  • Ernst Steinitz's GND ID is recorded as 117257850[26].
  • Ernst Steinitz's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as nr97023043[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Siemianowice Śląskie[2], Ernst Steinitz… he was born on +1871-06-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and University of Wrocław[17], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34]. Ernst Steinitz's doctoral advisor was Jakob Rosanes[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Ernst Steinitz's field of work was algebra[11]. Employers include Kiel University[12], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1665[37], headquartered in Kiel[38]; Technische Hochschule Berlin[13], a former educational institution[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1879[41]; University of Wrocław[14], a university[42], in Poland[43], founded in 1702[44]; and Wrocław University of Science and Technology[15], a polytechnic[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1910[47], headquartered in Wrocław[48].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Steinitz exchange lemma[19], a theorem[49]; Steinitz's theorem[20], a theorem[50]; and Lévy–Steinitz theorem[21], a theorem[51]. Things named for Ernst Steinitz include Steinitz exchange lemma[52], a theorem[53]; Steinitz's theorem[54], a theorem[55]; and Lévy–Steinitz theorem[56], a theorem[57].

Death and Burial

Ernst Steinitz died on +1928-09-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Kiel[4]. Burial took place at Wrocław New Jewish Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Ernst Steinitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Steinitz exchange lemma[52], a theorem[53]; Steinitz's theorem[54], a theorem[55]; and Lévy–Steinitz theorem[56], a theorem[57].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Steinitz born?

Born in Siemianowice Śląskie[2], Ernst Steinitz…

Where did Ernst Steinitz die?

Ernst Steinitz passed away in Kiel[4].

What did Ernst Steinitz do for work?

Ernst Steinitz worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Ernst Steinitz go to school?

Ernst Steinitz was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16] and University of Wrocław[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  11. [12] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
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  17. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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