Herbert Beckert

German mathematician (1920–2004)
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Herbert Beckert

Summary

Herbert Beckert is a human[1]. His place of birth was Colmnitz[2]. He was born on October 12, 1920[3]. He died in Markkleeberg[4]. He died on March 24, 2004[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Colmnitz[2], Herbert Beckert…
  • Herbert Beckert died in Markkleeberg[4].
  • Herbert Beckert was born on October 12, 1920[3].
  • Herbert Beckert died on March 24, 2004[5].
  • Herbert Beckert is buried at Leipzig South Cemetery[8].
  • Herbert Beckert held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Herbert Beckert held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[10].
  • Herbert Beckert's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Herbert Beckert worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Herbert Beckert's field of work was mathematics[11].
  • Herbert Beckert was employed by Leipzig University[12].
  • Herbert Beckert was educated at Leipzig University[13].
  • Herbert Beckert's doctoral advisor was Ernst Hölder[14].
  • Herbert Beckert's doctoral advisor was Walter Schnee[15].
  • A notable student of Herbert Beckert was Wolfgang Tutschke[16].
  • A notable student of Herbert Beckert was Rolf Klötzler[17].
  • A notable student of Herbert Beckert was Siegbert Fröhlich[18].
  • Herbert Beckert received the National Prize of East Germany[19].
  • Herbert Beckert was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Herbert Beckert was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Herbert Beckert is recorded as male[22].
  • Herbert Beckert's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Herbert Beckert supervised Eberhard Zeidler as a doctoral student[24].
  • Herbert Beckert supervised Alfred Göpfert as a doctoral student[25].
  • Herbert Beckert supervised Hans-Joachim Girlich as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Beckert's place of birth was Colmnitz[2]. He was born on October 12, 1920[3].

Education

Herbert Beckert was educated at Leipzig University[13]. Doctoral advisors include Ernst Hölder[14], a mathematician[27], 1901–1990[28], of Germany[29], specialised in mathematics[30] and Walter Schnee[15], a mathematician[31], 1885–1958[32], of Germany[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Herbert Beckert's field of work was mathematics[11]. He was employed by Leipzig University[12]. Notable students include Wolfgang Tutschke[16], Rolf Klötzler[17], and Siegbert Fröhlich[18]. Doctoral students include Eberhard Zeidler[24], a mathematician[34], 1940–2016[35], of Germany[36], awarded the Alfried-Krupp Science Prize[37], specialised in mathematics[38]; Alfred Göpfert[25], a mathematician[39], 1934–2023[40], of Germany[41], specialised in mathematics[42]; Hans-Joachim Girlich[26], a mathematician[43], 1938–2018[44], of Germany[45], specialised in mathematical modelling[46]; Klaus Beyer[47], a mathematician[48], 1939–2025[49], of Germany[50]; Gerd Laßner[51], a mathematician[52], 1940–2005[53], of Germany[54]; and Günther Eisenreich[55], a mathematician[56], 1933–2015[57], of Germany[58], specialised in mathematics[59].

Recognition

Herbert Beckert received the National Prize of East Germany[19].

Death and Burial

Herbert Beckert died on March 24, 2004[5]. He passed away in Markkleeberg[4]. Burial took place at Leipzig South Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Herbert Beckert born?

Herbert Beckert was born in Colmnitz[2].

Where did Herbert Beckert die?

Herbert Beckert passed away in Markkleeberg[4].

What did Herbert Beckert do for work?

Herbert Beckert worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Herbert Beckert go to school?

Herbert Beckert was educated at Leipzig University[13].

What awards did Herbert Beckert receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[19].

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Class ancestry

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