Ernst Zermelo
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Summary
Ernst Zermelo was born on July 27, 1871[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on May 21, 1953[3], in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,327 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Günterstal Cemetery[9]
- Father: Theodor Zermelo[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Field of work: mathematical logic[12], set theory[13], formalism[14], Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory[15]
- Employer: University of Freiburg[16], University of Göttingen[17], University of Zurich[18], Frederick William University Berlin[19]
- Educated at: Frederick William University Berlin[20], University of Göttingen[21], University of Freiburg[22], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23], Heinrich-Schliemann-Gymnasium[24]
- Doctoral advisor: Lazarus Fuchs[25], Hermann Schwarz[26]
- Notable work: Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory[27], well-ordering theorem[28], axiomatic set theory[29], Zermelo's categoricity theorem[30], infinitary logic[31], Zermelo's theorem[32]
- Award received: Ackermann–Teubner Memorial Award[33]
- Member of: Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[34], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Doctoral student: Walter Benz[37], Pessach Hebroni[38], Stefan Straszewicz[39], Max Egli[40], Waldemar Alexandrow[41], Paul Nabholz[42]
- Commons category: Ernst Zermelo[43]
- Archives at: Archives of the University of Freiburg[44]
- Family name: Zermelo[45]
- Given name: Ernst[46], Friedrich[47], Ferdinand[48]
- Work location: Freiburg im Breisgau[49]
- Academic thesis: Untersuchungen zur Variations-Rechnung[50]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[51], Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[53]
- Birth name: Ernst Friedrich Ferdinand Zermelo[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ernst Zermelo include Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory[55], a set theory[56]; Zermelo's theorem[57]; and Zermelo set theory[58].
Why It Matters
Ernst Zermelo has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He is credited with the discovery of Russell's paradox[61], a paradox[62], written by Bertrand Russell[63]; axiom of choice[64], an axiom of set theory[65]; and axiom of union[66], an axiom[67]. Works attributed to him include Russell's paradox[68], a paradox[69], written by Bertrand Russell[70]. Entities named for him include Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory[55], a set theory[56]; Zermelo's theorem[57]; and Zermelo set theory[58].
His notable doctoral advisees include Walter Benz[71], a mathematician[72], 1931–2017[73], of Germany[74].
FAQs
Where was Ernst Zermelo born?
Ernst Zermelo's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Ernst Zermelo die?
Ernst Zermelo passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
Who were Ernst Zermelo's parents?
Ernst Zermelo's father was Theodor Zermelo[10].
What did Ernst Zermelo do for work?
Ernst Zermelo worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Ernst Zermelo go to school?
Ernst Zermelo was educated at Frederick William University 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[33].
What did Ernst Zermelo discover?
Ernst Zermelo is credited as discoverer of Russell's paradox[61], axiom of choice[64], and axiom of union[66].