Heinrich Behnke

German mathematician (1898–1979)
Person human Q67317
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Heinrich Behnke

Summary

Heinrich Behnke is a human[1]. He was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on +1898-10-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Münster[4]. He died on +1979-10-10T00:00:00Z[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 (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Behnke's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • Heinrich Behnke passed away in Münster[4].
  • Heinrich Behnke was born on +1898-10-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Heinrich Behnke died on +1979-10-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Heinrich Behnke held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • German was Heinrich Behnke's native language[10].
  • Heinrich Behnke's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Heinrich Behnke's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Heinrich Behnke's field of work was complex analysis[11].
  • Heinrich Behnke's field of work was mathematics[12].
  • Heinrich Behnke's field of work was multivariate function[13].
  • Heinrich Behnke held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Among Heinrich Behnke's employers was University of Münster[15].
  • Among Heinrich Behnke's employers was University of Hamburg[16].
  • Heinrich Behnke's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[17].
  • Heinrich Behnke's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[18].
  • Heinrich Behnke's doctoral advisor was Erich Hecke[19].
  • Heinrich Behnke received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Heinrich Behnke received the Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown[21].
  • Heinrich Behnke received the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[22].
  • Heinrich Behnke received the Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[23].
  • Heinrich Behnke received the Q1784263[24].
  • Heinrich Behnke was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Heinrich Behnke's image is recorded as Heinrich Behnke.jpg[26].
  • Heinrich Behnke's image is recorded as Behnke Cartan.png[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hamburg[2], Heinrich Behnke… he was born on +1898-10-09T00:00:00Z[3]. German was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[17], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Hamburg[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Hamburg[35]. Heinrich Behnke's doctoral advisor was Erich Hecke[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include complex analysis[11], a branch of mathematics[36]; mathematics[12], an academic discipline[37]; and multivariate function[13]. Employers include University of Münster[15], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1780[40], headquartered in Münster[41] and University of Hamburg[16], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1919[44], headquartered in Hamburg[45]. Heinrich Behnke held the position of chairperson[14]. Doctoral students include Friedrich Hirzebruch[46], a mathematician[47], 1927–2012[48], of Germany[49], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[50], specialised in mathematics[51]; Karl Stein[52], a mathematician[53], 1913–2000[54], of Germany[55], awarded the Cantor medal[56]; Reinhold Remmert[57], a mathematician[58], 1930–2016[59], of Germany[60]; Hans Grauert[61], a mathematician[62], 1930–2011[63], of Germany[64], awarded the Cantor medal[65], specialised in complex analysis[66]; Uwe Storch[67], a mathematician[68], 1940–2017[69], of Germany[70], specialised in algebra[71]; and Günter Scheja[72], a mathematician[73], 1932–2014[74], of Germany[75], specialised in mathematics[76].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[77], in Germany[78]; Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown[21], a grade of an order[79], in Luxembourg[80], founded in 1841[81]; honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[22], an award[82], in Switzerland[83]; Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[23], an award[84], in Germany[85]; and Q1784263[24].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Behnke died on +1979-10-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Münster[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Heinrich Behnke include Behnke–Stein theorem[86].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Behnke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[87] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]

Entities named for him include Behnke–Stein theorem[86].

His notable doctoral advisees include Friedrich Hirzebruch[89], a mathematician[90], 1927–2012[91], of Germany[92], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[93], specialised in mathematics[94]; Karl Stein[95], a mathematician[96], 1913–2000[97], of Germany[98], awarded the Cantor medal[99]; Hans Grauert[100], a mathematician[101], 1930–2011[102], of Germany[103], awarded the Cantor medal[104], specialised in complex analysis[105]; Peter Thullen[106], a mathematician[107], 1907–1996[108], of Germany[109]; Reinhold Remmert[110], a mathematician[111], 1930–2016[112], of Germany[113]; and Uwe Storch[114], a mathematician[115], 1940–2017[116], of Germany[117], specialised in algebra[118].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Behnke born?

Heinrich Behnke's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Heinrich Behnke die?

Heinrich Behnke passed away in Münster[4].

What did Heinrich Behnke do for work?

Heinrich Behnke worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Heinrich Behnke go to school?

Heinrich Behnke was educated at University of Göttingen[17] and University of Hamburg[18].

What awards did Heinrich Behnke receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Officer of the Order of the Oak Crown[21], honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[22], and Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[23].

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