Ernst Zermelo

Summary

Ernst Zermelo is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Berlin^[2]. He was born on +1871-07-27T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau^[4]. He died on +1953-05-21T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a mathematician^[6], philosopher^[7], and university teacher^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Ernst Zermelo's place of birth was Berlin^[2].
• Ernst Zermelo passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau^[4].
• Ernst Zermelo was born on +1871-07-27T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Ernst Zermelo died on +1953-05-21T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Burial took place at Günterstal Cemetery^[10].
• Ernst Zermelo held citizenship in Germany^[11].
• Ernst Zermelo's professions included mathematician^[6].
• Ernst Zermelo's professions included philosopher^[7].
• Ernst Zermelo's professions included university teacher^[8].
• Ernst Zermelo's field of work was mathematical logic^[12].
• Ernst Zermelo's field of work was set theory^[13].
• Ernst Zermelo's field of work was formalism^[14].
• Ernst Zermelo's field of work was Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory^[15].
• Ernst Zermelo was employed by University of Freiburg^[16].
• Among Ernst Zermelo's employers was University of Göttingen^[17].
• Ernst Zermelo was employed by University of Zurich^[18].
• Among Ernst Zermelo's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[19].
• Ernst Zermelo's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[20].
• Ernst Zermelo's education included a stint at University of Göttingen^[21].
• Ernst Zermelo was educated at University of Freiburg^[22].
• Ernst Zermelo's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[23].
• Ernst Zermelo's doctoral advisor was Lazarus Fuchs^[24].
• Ernst Zermelo's doctoral advisor was Hermann Schwarz^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Ernst Zermelo is Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Ernst Zermelo is well-ordering theorem^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin^[2], Ernst Zermelo… he was born on +1871-07-27T00:00:00Z^[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[20], a comprehensive university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1809^[30], headquartered in Berlin^[31]; University of Göttingen^[21], a campus university^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1734^[34], headquartered in Göttingen^[35]; University of Freiburg^[22], a public university^[36], in Germany^[37], founded in 1457^[38], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau^[39]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[23], a public university^[40], in Germany^[41], founded in 1502^[42], headquartered in Halle (Saale)^[43]. Doctoral advisors include Lazarus Fuchs^[24], a mathematician^[44], 1833–1902^[45], of Kingdom of Prussia^[46], awarded the Order of the Zähringer Lion^[47], specialised in complex analysis^[48] and Hermann Schwarz^[25], a mathematician^[49], 1843–1921^[50], of Germany^[51], awarded the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich^[52], specialised in mathematics^[53]. Ernst Zermelo studied under Lazarus Fuchs^[54].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician^[6], philosopher^[7], and university teacher^[8]. Fields of work include mathematical logic^[12], a branch of mathematics^[55]; set theory^[13], a branch of mathematics^[56]; formalism^[14], a philosophical theory^[57]; and Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory^[15], a set theory^[58]. Employers include University of Freiburg^[16], a public university^[59], in Germany^[60], founded in 1457^[61], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau^[62]; University of Göttingen^[17], a campus university^[63], in Germany^[64], founded in 1734^[65], headquartered in Göttingen^[66]; University of Zurich^[18], a university^[67], in Switzerland^[68], founded in 1833^[69], headquartered in Zurich^[70]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[19], a comprehensive university^[71], in Germany^[72], founded in 1809^[73], headquartered in Berlin^[74]. Doctoral students include Walter Benz^[75], a mathematician^[76], 1931–2017^[77], of Germany^[78]; Pessach Hebroni^[79], a mathematician^[80], 1888–1963^[81], of Israel^[82], awarded the Weizmann Prize for Exact Sciences^[83], specialised in mathematics^[84]; Stefan Straszewicz^[85], a docent^[86], 1889–1983^[87], of Poland^[88], awarded the Odznaka tytułu honorowego „Zasłużony Nauczyciel PRL”^[89]; Max Egli^[90]; Waldemar Alexandrow^[91]; and Paul Nabholz^[92].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory^[26], well-ordering theorem^[27], and axiomatic set theory^[93]. Things named for Ernst Zermelo include Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory^[94], a set theory^[95]; Zermelo's theorem^[96]; and Zermelo set theory^[97].

Recognition

Ernst Zermelo received the Ackermann–Teubner Memorial Award^[98].

Death and Burial

Ernst Zermelo died on +1953-05-21T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau^[4]. Burial took place at Günterstal Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Ernst Zermelo ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[99] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[100]

He is credited with the discovery of axiom of choice^[101], an axiom of set theory^[102]; Russell's paradox^[103], a paradox^[104], written by Bertrand Russell^[105]; and axiom of union^[106], an axiom^[107]. Works attributed to him include Russell's paradox^[108], a paradox^[109], written by Bertrand Russell^[110]. Entities named for him include Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory^[94], a set theory^[95]; Zermelo's theorem^[96]; and Zermelo set theory^[97].

His notable doctoral advisees include Walter Benz^[111], a mathematician^[112], 1931–2017^[113], of Germany^[114].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Zermelo born?

Born in Berlin^[2], Ernst Zermelo…

Where did Ernst Zermelo die?

Ernst Zermelo passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau^[4].

What did Ernst Zermelo do for work?

Ernst Zermelo worked as mathematician^[6], philosopher^[7], and university teacher^[8].

Where did Ernst Zermelo go to school?

Ernst Zermelo was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[20], University of Göttingen^[21], University of Freiburg^[22], and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[23].

What awards did Ernst Zermelo receive?

Honors received include Ackermann–Teubner Memorial Award^[98].

What did Ernst Zermelo discover?

Ernst Zermelo is credited as discoverer of axiom of choice^[101], Russell's paradox^[103], and axiom of union^[106].