Herbert Seifert

Summary

Herbert Seifert is a human^[1]. He was born in Bernstadt auf dem Eigen^[2]. He was born on May 27, 1907^[3]. He died in Heidelberg^[4]. He died on October 1, 1996^[5]. He worked as a mathematician^[6] and university teacher^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Bernstadt auf dem Eigen^[2], Herbert Seifert…
• Herbert Seifert passed away in Heidelberg^[4].
• Herbert Seifert was born on May 27, 1907^[3].
• Herbert Seifert died on October 1, 1996^[5].
• Burial took place at Bergfriedhof^[9].
• Herbert Seifert held citizenship in Germany^[10].
• Herbert Seifert held citizenship in German Reich^[11].
• Herbert Seifert worked as a mathematician^[6].
• Herbert Seifert worked as a university teacher^[7].
• Herbert Seifert's field of work was topology^[12].
• Among Herbert Seifert's employers was Heidelberg University^[13].
• Herbert Seifert was employed by TUD Dresden University of Technology^[14].
• Herbert Seifert's education included a stint at TUD Dresden University of Technology^[15].
• Herbert Seifert's education included a stint at Leipzig University^[16].
• Herbert Seifert's doctoral advisor was William Threlfall^[17].
• Herbert Seifert's doctoral advisor was Bartel Leendert van der Waerden^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Herbert Seifert is Seifert–van Kampen theorem^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Herbert Seifert is Seifert surface^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Herbert Seifert is Seifert conjecture^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Herbert Seifert is Seifert fiber space^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Herbert Seifert is Seifert–Weber space^[23].
• Herbert Seifert was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[24].
• Herbert Seifert was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony^[25].
• Herbert Seifert was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[26].
• Herbert Seifert was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[27].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Seifert was born in Bernstadt auf dem Eigen^[2]. He was born on May 27, 1907^[3].

Education

Educated at TUD Dresden University of Technology^[15], a public research university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1828^[30], headquartered in Dresden^[31] and Leipzig University^[16], a public university^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1409^[34], headquartered in Leipzig^[35]. Doctoral advisors include William Threlfall^[17], a mathematician^[36], 1888–1949^[37], of Germany^[38], specialised in mathematics^[39] and Bartel Leendert van der Waerden^[18], a mathematician^[40], 1903–1996^[41], of Kingdom of the Netherlands^[42], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[43], specialised in algebra^[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician^[6] and university teacher^[7]. Herbert Seifert's field of work was topology^[12]. Employers include Heidelberg University^[13], a public research university^[45], in Germany^[46], founded in 1386^[47], headquartered in Heidelberg^[48] and TUD Dresden University of Technology^[14], a public research university^[49], in Germany^[50], founded in 1828^[51], headquartered in Dresden^[52]. Doctoral students include Albrecht Dold^[53], a mathematician^[54], 1928–2011^[55], of Germany^[56], specialised in mathematics^[57]; Dieter Puppe^[58], a mathematician^[59], 1930–2005^[60], of Germany^[61], specialised in mathematics^[62]; Horst Schubert^[63], a mathematician^[64], 1919–2001^[65], of Germany^[66], specialised in topology^[67]; Gert Hoffmann^[68], b. 1938^[69]; Manfred Klingmann^[70]; and Adolf Riede^[71].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Seifert–van Kampen theorem^[19], a theorem^[72]; Seifert surface^[20], a mathematical concept^[73]; Seifert conjecture^[21], a proposition^[74]; Seifert fiber space^[22], a mathematical concept^[75]; and Seifert–Weber space^[23], a mathematical concept^[76]. Things named for Herbert Seifert include Seifert–van Kampen theorem^[77], a theorem^[78] and Seifert surface^[79], a mathematical concept^[80].

Death and Burial

Herbert Seifert died on October 1, 1996^[5]. He died in Heidelberg^[4]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof^[9].

Why It Matters

Herbert Seifert has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[81]

Entities named for him include Seifert–van Kampen theorem^[77], a theorem^[78] and Seifert surface^[79], a mathematical concept^[80].

His notable doctoral advisees include Dieter Puppe^[82], a mathematician^[83], 1930–2005^[84], of Germany^[85], specialised in mathematics^[86]; Horst Schubert^[87], a mathematician^[88], 1919–2001^[89], of Germany^[90], specialised in topology^[91]; and Albrecht Dold^[92], a mathematician^[93], 1928–2011^[94], of Germany^[95], specialised in mathematics^[96].

FAQs

Where was Herbert Seifert born?

Herbert Seifert's place of birth was Bernstadt auf dem Eigen^[2].

Where did Herbert Seifert die?

Herbert Seifert died in Heidelberg^[4].

What did Herbert Seifert do for work?

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

Where did Herbert Seifert go to school?

Herbert Seifert was educated at TUD Dresden University of Technology^[15] and Leipzig University^[16].