Gerhard Hessenberg

German mathematician (1874–1925)
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Gerhard Hessenberg
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Gerhard Hessenberg

Summary

Gerhard Hessenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on August 16, 1874[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on November 16, 1925[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 (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard Hessenberg's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg was born on August 16, 1874[3].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg died on November 16, 1925[5].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg's field of work was geometry[10].
  • Among Gerhard Hessenberg's employers was University of Tübingen[11].
  • Among Gerhard Hessenberg's employers was University of Bonn[12].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg was employed by Wrocław University of Science and Technology[13].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg was employed by University of Wrocław[14].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg's doctoral advisor was Hermann Schwarz[16].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg's doctoral advisor was Lazarus Fuchs[17].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg received the Silver Leibniz medal[18].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg is recorded as male[20].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg supervised Alfred Lotze as a doctoral student[22].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg supervised Frank Löbell as a doctoral student[23].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg supervised Kuno Fladt as a doctoral student[24].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg supervised Edwin Feyer as a doctoral student[25].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg supervised Moritz Finzi as a doctoral student[26].
  • Gerhard Hessenberg's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard Hessenberg[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerhard Hessenberg's place of birth was Frankfurt[2]. He was born on August 16, 1874[3].

Education

Gerhard Hessenberg was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15]. Doctoral advisors include Hermann Schwarz[16], a mathematician[28], 1843–1921[29], of Germany[30], awarded the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[31], specialised in mathematics[32] and Lazarus Fuchs[17], a mathematician[33], 1833–1902[34], of Kingdom of Prussia[35], awarded the Order of the Zähringer Lion[36], specialised in complex analysis[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Gerhard Hessenberg's field of work was geometry[10]. Employers include University of Tübingen[11], a comprehensive university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1477[40], headquartered in Tübingen[41]; University of Bonn[12], a public research university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1818[44], headquartered in Bonn[45]; Wrocław University of Science and Technology[13], a polytechnic[46], in Poland[47], founded in 1910[48], headquartered in Wrocław[49]; and University of Wrocław[14], a university[50], in Poland[51], founded in 1702[52]. Doctoral students include Alfred Lotze[22], a mathematician[53], 1882–1964[54], of Germany[55]; Frank Löbell[23], a mathematician[56], 1893–1964[57], of Germany[58]; Kuno Fladt[24], a mathematician[59], 1889–1977[60], of Germany[61], specialised in mathematics[62]; Edwin Feyer[25], a surveyor[63], 1888–1948[64], of Germany[65]; and Moritz Finzi[26].

Recognition

Gerhard Hessenberg received the Silver Leibniz medal[18].

Death and Burial

Gerhard Hessenberg died on November 16, 1925[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Gerhard Hessenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Hessenberg born?

Born in Frankfurt[2], Gerhard Hessenberg…

Where did Gerhard Hessenberg die?

Gerhard Hessenberg passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Gerhard Hessenberg do for work?

Gerhard Hessenberg worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Gerhard Hessenberg go to school?

Gerhard Hessenberg was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].

What awards did Gerhard Hessenberg receive?

Honors received include Silver Leibniz medal[18].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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