Gustav von Escherich

Austrian mathematician (1849–1935)
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Gustav von Escherich

Summary

Gustav von Escherich is a human[1]. Born in Mantua[2], he… he was born on +1849-06-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on +1935-01-28T00:00:00Z[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 (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gustav von Escherich was born in Mantua[2].
  • Gustav von Escherich died in Vienna[4].
  • Gustav von Escherich was born on +1849-06-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gustav von Escherich was born on +1849-00-00T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Gustav von Escherich died on +1935-01-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gustav von Escherich died on +1935-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Gustav von Escherich is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].
  • Gustav von Escherich was married to Kitty Escherich[12].
  • Gustav von Escherich held citizenship in Austria[13].
  • Gustav von Escherich's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Gustav von Escherich worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Gustav von Escherich's field of work was mathematics[14].
  • Gustav von Escherich's field of work was hyperbolic geometry[15].
  • Gustav von Escherich held the position of rector[16].
  • Among Gustav von Escherich's employers was University of Vienna[17].
  • Gustav von Escherich was employed by University of Graz[18].
  • Among Gustav von Escherich's employers was Chernivtsi University[19].
  • Gustav von Escherich's education included a stint at University of Vienna[20].
  • Gustav von Escherich's education included a stint at University of Graz[21].
  • Gustav von Escherich's doctoral advisor was Johannes Frischauf[22].
  • Gustav von Escherich's doctoral advisor was Carl Friesach[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Gustav von Escherich is Monatshefte für Mathematik und Physik[24].
  • Gustav von Escherich received the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[25].
  • Gustav von Escherich was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Gustav von Escherich was a member of Austrian Mathematical Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav von Escherich's place of birth was Mantua[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1849-06-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1849-00-00T00:00:00Z[9].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[20], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and University of Graz[21], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1585[34], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[35]. Doctoral advisors include Johannes Frischauf[22], a mathematician[36], 1837–1924[37], of Austria[38], specialised in mathematics[39] and Carl Friesach[23], a mathematician[40], 1821–1891[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include mathematics[14], an academic discipline[42] and hyperbolic geometry[15], a branch of mathematics[43]. Employers include University of Vienna[17], a university[44], in Austria[45], founded in 1365[46], headquartered in Vienna[47]; University of Graz[18], a university[48], in Austria[49], founded in 1585[50], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[51]; and Chernivtsi University[19], a national university[52], in Ukraine[53], founded in 1875[54]. Gustav von Escherich held the position of rector[16]. Doctoral students include Wilhelm Wirtinger[55], a mathematician[56], 1865–1945[57], of Austria–Hungary[58], awarded the Sylvester Medal[59], specialised in mathematics[60]; Alfred Tauber[61], a mathematician[62], 1866–1942[63], of Hungary[64], awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[65], specialised in mathematics[66]; Karl Carda[67], a mathematician[68], 1870–1943[69]; James Pierpont[70], a mathematician[71], 1866–1938[72], of United States[73], awarded the Josiah Willard Gibbs Lectureship[74], specialised in mathematics[75]; Josip Plemelj[76], a mathematician[77], 1873–1967[78], of Cisleithania[79], awarded the Richard Lieben prize[80], specialised in mathematics[81]; and Hans Hahn[82], a mathematician[83], 1879–1934[84], of Austria[85], awarded the Lieben Prize[86], specialised in set theory[87].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gustav von Escherich is Monatshefte für Mathematik und Physik[24].

Recognition

Gustav von Escherich received the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[25].

Personal Life

Among Gustav von Escherich's spouses was Kitty Escherich[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1935-01-28T00:00:00Z[5] and +1935-00-00T00:00:00Z[10]. Gustav von Escherich died in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Gustav von Escherich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[88] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]

His notable doctoral advisees include Hans Hahn[90], a mathematician[91], 1879–1934[92], of Austria[93], awarded the Lieben Prize[94], specialised in set theory[95]; Johann Radon[96], a mathematician[97], 1887–1956[98], of Austria[99], awarded the Richard Lieben prize[100], specialised in mathematics[101]; Leopold Vietoris[102], a mathematician[103], 1891–2002[104], of Austria[105], awarded the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[106], specialised in topology[107]; Wilhelm Wirtinger[108], a mathematician[109], 1865–1945[110], of Austria–Hungary[111], awarded the Sylvester Medal[112], specialised in mathematics[113]; Alfred Tauber[114], a mathematician[115], 1866–1942[116], of Hungary[117], awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[118], specialised in mathematics[119]; and Josip Plemelj[120], a mathematician[121], 1873–1967[122], of Cisleithania[123], awarded the Richard Lieben prize[124], specialised in mathematics[125].

FAQs

Where was Gustav von Escherich born?

Gustav von Escherich's place of birth was Mantua[2].

Where did Gustav von Escherich die?

Gustav von Escherich died in Vienna[4].

Who was Gustav von Escherich married to?

Gustav von Escherich's spouses include Kitty Escherich[12].

What did Gustav von Escherich do for work?

Gustav von Escherich worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Gustav von Escherich go to school?

Gustav von Escherich was educated at University of Vienna[20] and University of Graz[21].

What awards did Gustav von Escherich receive?

Honors received include Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[25].

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