Heinrich Scherk

German mathematician (1798–1885)
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Heinrich Scherk
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Heinrich Scherk

Summary

Heinrich Scherk is a human[1]. Born in Poznań[2], he… he was born on October 27, 1798[3]. He died in Bremen[4]. He died on October 4, 1885[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Poznań[2], Heinrich Scherk…
  • Heinrich Scherk passed away in Bremen[4].
  • Heinrich Scherk was born on October 27, 1798[3].
  • Heinrich Scherk died on October 4, 1885[5].
  • Burial took place at Riensberger Friedhof[10].
  • Heinrich Scherk worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Heinrich Scherk's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Heinrich Scherk worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among Heinrich Scherk's employers was Kiel University[11].
  • Heinrich Scherk was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[12].
  • Among Heinrich Scherk's employers was University of Königsberg[13].
  • Among Heinrich Scherk's employers was Gewerbeschule[14].
  • Heinrich Scherk was employed by Q1574913[15].
  • Among Heinrich Scherk's employers was Vitzthum-Gymnasium Dresden[16].
  • Heinrich Scherk's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[17].
  • Heinrich Scherk's education included a stint at Magdalenaeum Wrocław[18].
  • Heinrich Scherk was educated at University of Wrocław[19].
  • Heinrich Scherk was educated at University of Königsberg[20].
  • Heinrich Scherk's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Bessel[21].
  • Heinrich Scherk's doctoral advisor was Heinrich Wilhelm Brandes[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich Scherk is Scherk surface[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich Scherk is Scherk–Schwarz mechanism[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich Scherk is Q18027672[25].
  • Heinrich Scherk is recorded as male[26].
  • Heinrich Scherk's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Heinrich Scherk was born in Poznań[2]. He was born on October 27, 1798[3].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[17], a university[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1828[30]; Magdalenaeum Wrocław[18], a school[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1267[33]; University of Wrocław[19], a university[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1702[36]; and University of Königsberg[20], a university[37], in Kingdom of Prussia[38], founded in 1544[39]. Doctoral advisors include Friedrich Bessel[21], an astronomer[40], 1784–1846[41], of Kingdom of Prussia[42], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[43], specialised in mathematics[44] and Heinrich Wilhelm Brandes[22], a mathematician[45], 1777–1834[46], of Electorate of Saxony[47], specialised in physics[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Kiel University[11], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1665[51], headquartered in Kiel[52]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[12], a public university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1502[55], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[56]; University of Königsberg[13], a university[57], in Kingdom of Prussia[58], founded in 1544[59]; Gewerbeschule[14]; Q1574913[15], a school[60], in Germany[61]; and Vitzthum-Gymnasium Dresden[16], a Gymnasium[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1828[64]. Doctoral students include Ernst Kummer[65], a mathematician[66], 1810–1893[67], of Kingdom of Prussia[68], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[69], specialised in number theory[70] and Georg Daniel Eduard Weyer[71], a mathematician[72], 1818–1896[73], of German Empire[74], specialised in astronomy[75].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Scherk surface[23], a mathematical concept[76]; Scherk–Schwarz mechanism[24], a physical theory[77]; and Q18027672[25], a theorem[78].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Scherk died on October 4, 1885[5]. He passed away in Bremen[4]. Burial took place at Riensberger Friedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Scherk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

His notable doctoral advisees include Ernst Kummer[81], a mathematician[82], 1810–1893[83], of Kingdom of Prussia[84], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[85], specialised in number theory[86].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Scherk born?

Heinrich Scherk was born in Poznań[2].

Where did Heinrich Scherk die?

Heinrich Scherk passed away in Bremen[4].

What did Heinrich Scherk do for work?

Heinrich Scherk worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Heinrich Scherk go to school?

Heinrich Scherk was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[17], Magdalenaeum Wrocław[18], University of Wrocław[19], and University of Königsberg[20].

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