Ferdinand von Lindemann

German mathematician (1852–1939)
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Ferdinand von Lindemann

Summary

Ferdinand von Lindemann is a human[1]. He was born in Hanover[2]. He died in Munich[3]. He worked as a mathematician[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand von Lindemann was born in Hanover[2].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann died in Munich[3].
  • Burial took place at Munich Forest Cemetery[7].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann's father was Ferdinand Lindemann[8].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[9].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann held citizenship in German Reich[10].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann worked as a mathematician[4].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann's field of work was number theory[12].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann's field of work was mathematics[13].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann's field of work was non-Euclidean geometry[14].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann held the position of rector[15].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann was employed by University of Freiburg[17].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann was employed by University of Königsberg[18].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann was educated at University of Göttingen[19].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann was educated at Technical University of Munich[20].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[21].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann's education included a stint at Fridericianum Schwerin[22].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann was educated at University of Würzburg[23].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann's doctoral advisor was Felix Klein[24].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[25].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann received the Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[26].
  • Ferdinand von Lindemann is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand von Lindemann was born in Hanover[2]. His father was Ferdinand Lindemann[8].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[19], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Technical University of Munich[20], an institute of technology[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Munich[35]; Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[21], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1742[38], headquartered in Erlangen[39]; Fridericianum Schwerin[22], a gymnasium[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1553[42]; and University of Würzburg[23], a public university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1402[45], headquartered in Würzburg[46]. Ferdinand von Lindemann's doctoral advisor was Felix Klein[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[4] and university teacher[5]. Fields of work include number theory[12], a branch of mathematics[47]; mathematics[13], an academic discipline[48]; and non-Euclidean geometry[14], a branch of mathematics[49]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], a public research university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1472[52], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[53]; University of Freiburg[17], a public university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1457[56], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[57]; and University of Königsberg[18], a university[58], in Kingdom of Prussia[59], founded in 1544[60]. Ferdinand von Lindemann held the position of rector[15]. Doctoral students include Hermann Minkowski[61], a physicist[62], 1864–1909[63], of Kingdom of Prussia[64], awarded the Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[65], specialised in geometry[66]; David Hilbert[67], a mathematician[68], 1862–1943[69], of Kingdom of Prussia[70], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[71], specialised in mathematical analysis[72]; Arnold Sommerfeld[73]; Franz Fuchs[74]; Emil Hilb[75]; and Martin Wilhelm Kutta[76].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[25], an order[77], in Germany[78], founded in 1980[79] and Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[26], an order of merit[80], in Kingdom of Bavaria[81], founded in 1808[82].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand von Lindemann passed away in Munich[3]. He is buried at Munich Forest Cemetery[7].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ferdinand von Lindemann include Lindemann–Weierstrass theorem[83].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand von Lindemann ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

Entities named for him include Lindemann–Weierstrass theorem[83].

His notable doctoral advisees include David Hilbert[86], a mathematician[87], 1862–1943[88], of Kingdom of Prussia[89], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[90], specialised in mathematical analysis[91]; Arnold Sommerfeld[92], a theoretical physicist[93], 1868–1951[94], of Germany[95], awarded the Max Planck Medal[96], specialised in theoretical physics[97]; Emil Julius Gumbel[98], a mathematician[99], 1891–1966[100], of German Empire[101], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[102]; Martin Wilhelm Kutta[103], a mathematician[104], 1867–1944[105], of German Reich[106], specialised in mathematics[107]; Oskar Perron[108], a mathematician[109], 1880–1975[110], of Germany[111], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[112], specialised in partial differential equation[113]; and Arthur Rosenthal[114], a mathematician[115], 1887–1959[116], of Germany[117].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand von Lindemann born?

Ferdinand von Lindemann's place of birth was Hanover[2].

Where did Ferdinand von Lindemann die?

Ferdinand von Lindemann passed away in Munich[3].

Who were Ferdinand von Lindemann's parents?

Ferdinand von Lindemann's father was Ferdinand Lindemann[8].

What did Ferdinand von Lindemann do for work?

Ferdinand von Lindemann worked as mathematician[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Ferdinand von Lindemann go to school?

Ferdinand von Lindemann was educated at University of Göttingen[19], Technical University of Munich[20], Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[21], and Fridericianum Schwerin[22].

What awards did Ferdinand von Lindemann receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[25] and Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[26].

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