Hermann Hankel

German mathematician (1839–1873)
Person human Q61038
Hermann Hankel
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Hermann Hankel

Summary

Hermann Hankel is a human[1]. Born in Halle (Saale)[2], he… he was born on February 14, 1839[3]. He died in Schramberg[4]. He died on March 29, 1873[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], scientist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Hankel's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].
  • Hermann Hankel died in Schramberg[4].
  • Hermann Hankel was born on February 14, 1839[3].
  • Hermann Hankel died on March 29, 1873[5].
  • Hermann Hankel died on August 29, 1873[11].
  • Hermann Hankel's father was Wilhelm Gottlieb Hankel[12].
  • Among Hermann Hankel's spouses was Marie Hankel[13].
  • Hermann Hankel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Hermann Hankel worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Hermann Hankel's professions included historian of mathematics[7].
  • Hermann Hankel's professions included scientist[8].
  • Hermann Hankel worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Hermann Hankel's field of work was mathematical analysis[15].
  • Hermann Hankel's field of work was special function[16].
  • Hermann Hankel's field of work was mathematics[17].
  • Hermann Hankel's field of work was functional analysis[18].
  • Hermann Hankel's field of work was matrix[19].
  • Hermann Hankel's field of work was matrix theory[20].
  • Among Hermann Hankel's employers was University of Tübingen[21].
  • Hermann Hankel was employed by Leipzig University[22].
  • Hermann Hankel was employed by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[23].
  • Hermann Hankel's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[24].
  • Hermann Hankel's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[25].
  • Hermann Hankel was educated at Leipzig University[26].
  • Hermann Hankel's education included a stint at Leipzig University[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hermann Hankel was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on February 14, 1839[3]. His father was Wilhelm Gottlieb Hankel[12].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[24], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[25], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; and Leipzig University[26], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1409[37], headquartered in Leipzig[38]. Doctoral advisors include August Ferdinand Möbius[39], a mathematician[40], 1790–1868[41], of Kingdom of Saxony[42], specialised in geometry[43] and Moritz Wilhelm Drobisch[44], a mathematician[45], 1802–1896[46], of Kingdom of Saxony[47], awarded the honorary citizen of Leipzig[48], specialised in Johann Friedrich Herbart[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], scientist[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include mathematical analysis[15], an academic discipline[50]; special function[16]; mathematics[17], an academic discipline[51]; functional analysis[18], a branch of mathematics[52]; matrix[19]; and matrix theory[20], a branch of mathematics[53]. Employers include University of Tübingen[21], a comprehensive university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1477[56], headquartered in Tübingen[57]; Leipzig University[22], a public university[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1409[60], headquartered in Leipzig[61]; and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[23], a public research university[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1742[64], headquartered in Erlangen[65]. Doctoral students include Richard Heger[66], a mathematician[67], 1846–1919[68]; Arwed Fuhrmann[69]; August Amthor[70]; Hermann Schnitzler[71]; Franz Ferdinand Lorenz[72]; and Hermann C. Fr. Pöhlitz[73].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hankel matrix[74], Hankel function[75], Hankel transform[76], spherical Hankel function[77], Hankel contour[78], and Hankel singular value[79]. Things named for Hermann Hankel include Hankel matrix[80], a mathematical concept[81] and Hankel function[82], a Wikimedia article covering multiple topics[83].

Recognition

Hermann Hankel received the Q134613391[84].

Personal Life

Among Hermann Hankel's spouses was Marie Hankel[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 29, 1873[5] and August 29, 1873[11]. Hermann Hankel died in Schramberg[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Hankel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

Entities named for him include Hankel matrix[80], a mathematical concept[81] and Hankel function[82], a Wikimedia article covering multiple topics[83].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Hankel born?

Hermann Hankel was born in Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Hermann Hankel die?

Hermann Hankel passed away in Schramberg[4].

Who were Hermann Hankel's parents?

Hermann Hankel's father was Wilhelm Gottlieb Hankel[12].

Who was Hermann Hankel married to?

Hermann Hankel's spouses include Marie Hankel[13].

What did Hermann Hankel do for work?

Hermann Hankel worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], scientist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Hermann Hankel go to school?

Hermann Hankel was educated at University of Göttingen[24], Frederick William University Berlin[25], Leipzig University[26], and Leipzig University[27].

What awards did Hermann Hankel receive?

Honors received include Q134613391[84].

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Class ancestry

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  3. [86] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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