Herbert Seifert

German mathematician (1907–1996)
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Herbert Seifert

Summary

Herbert Seifert is a human[1]. He was born in Bernstadt auf dem Eigen[2]. He was born on +1907-05-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on +1996-10-01T00:00:00Z[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 (29 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bernstadt auf dem Eigen[2], Herbert Seifert…
  • Herbert Seifert passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Herbert Seifert was born on +1907-05-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Herbert Seifert died on +1996-10-01T00:00:00Z[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].

Body

Origins and Family

Herbert Seifert was born in Bernstadt auf dem Eigen[2]. He was born on +1907-05-27T00:00:00Z[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 +1996-10-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof[9].

Why It Matters

Herbert Seifert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

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 Horst Schubert[83], a mathematician[84], 1919–2001[85], of Germany[86], specialised in topology[87]; Albrecht Dold[88], a mathematician[89], 1928–2011[90], of Germany[91], specialised in mathematics[92]; and Dieter Puppe[93], a mathematician[94], 1930–2005[95], of Germany[96], specialised in mathematics[97].

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].

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