Hans Heilbronn

German mathematician (1908-1975)
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Hans Heilbronn

Summary

Hans Heilbronn is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on October 8, 1908[3]. He died in Toronto[4]. He died on April 28, 1975[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 (31 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Hans Heilbronn…
  • Hans Heilbronn passed away in Toronto[4].
  • Hans Heilbronn was born on October 8, 1908[3].
  • Hans Heilbronn died on April 28, 1975[5].
  • Hans Heilbronn held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Hans Heilbronn's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Hans Heilbronn worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hans Heilbronn's field of work was number theory[10].
  • Hans Heilbronn held the position of chairperson[11].
  • Hans Heilbronn was employed by University of Bristol[12].
  • Hans Heilbronn was employed by University of Göttingen[13].
  • Among Hans Heilbronn's employers was Victoria University of Manchester[14].
  • Among Hans Heilbronn's employers was Trinity College[15].
  • Hans Heilbronn was employed by Royal Corps of Signals[16].
  • Hans Heilbronn was employed by MI3[17].
  • Hans Heilbronn was educated at University of Göttingen[18].
  • Hans Heilbronn's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[19].
  • Hans Heilbronn's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[20].
  • Hans Heilbronn's doctoral advisor was Edmund Landau[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Heilbronn is Deuring–Heilbronn phenomenon[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Heilbronn is Heilbronn set[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Heilbronn is Heilbronn triangle problem[24].
  • Hans Heilbronn received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Hans Heilbronn received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[26].
  • Hans Heilbronn was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Heilbronn was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on October 8, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[19], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; and University of Freiburg[20], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1457[37], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[38]. Hans Heilbronn's doctoral advisor was Edmund Landau[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Hans Heilbronn's field of work was number theory[10]. Employers include University of Bristol[12], a public university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1909[41], headquartered in Bristol[42]; University of Göttingen[13], a campus university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1734[45], headquartered in Göttingen[46]; Victoria University of Manchester[14], a university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1851[49], headquartered in Manchester[50]; Trinity College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1546[53], headquartered in Cambridge[54]; Royal Corps of Signals[16], an administrative corps[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1920[57]; and MI3[17], an organization[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1914[60]. He held the position of chairperson[11]. Doctoral students include Albrecht Fröhlich[61], a mathematician[62], 1916–2001[63], of United Kingdom[64], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[65], specialised in group theory[66]; Peter D. T. A. Elliott[67]; Thomas Henry Callahan[68]; Inder Chowla[69]; and George R. H. Greaves[70].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Deuring–Heilbronn phenomenon[22], Heilbronn set[23], and Heilbronn triangle problem[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[71], in United Kingdom[72] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[26], a fellowship award[73], in Canada[74].

Death and Burial

Hans Heilbronn died on April 28, 1975[5]. He died in Toronto[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Heilbronn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

His notable doctoral advisees include Albrecht Fröhlich[76], a mathematician[77], 1916–2001[78], of United Kingdom[79], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[80], specialised in group theory[81] and Peter D. T. A. Elliott[82], a mathematician[83], b. 1941[84], of United States[85], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[86], specialised in number theory[87].

FAQs

Where was Hans Heilbronn born?

Hans Heilbronn's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Hans Heilbronn die?

Hans Heilbronn passed away in Toronto[4].

What did Hans Heilbronn do for work?

Hans Heilbronn worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Hans Heilbronn go to school?

Hans Heilbronn was educated at University of Göttingen[18], Frederick William University Berlin[19], and University of Freiburg[20].

What awards did Hans Heilbronn receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[26].

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