Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen

Danish mathematician (1839–1920)
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Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen

Summary

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen is a human[1]. Born in Esbjerg[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1839[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on January 6, 1920[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], university teacher[8], scientist[9], and editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's place of birth was Esbjerg[2].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's place of birth was Varde[12].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was born in Grimstrup[13].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was born on February 15, 1839[3].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen died on January 6, 1920[5].
  • Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[14].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's father was Frederik Ludvig Bang Zeuthen[15].
  • A child of Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was Frederik Ludvig Bang von Zeuthen[16].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[17].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen worked as a historian of mathematics[7].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's professions included scientist[9].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's professions included editor[10].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's field of work was mathematics[18].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's field of work was algebraic geometry[19].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's field of work was curve[20].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's field of work was history of mathematics[21].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's field of work was history of science[22].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's field of work was surface[23].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen held the position of rector[24].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen held the position of rector[25].
  • Among Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's employers was University of Copenhagen[26].
  • Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was employed by Den Polytekniske Læreanstalt[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Esbjerg[2], a city[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1868[30]; Varde[12], a city[31], in Denmark[32]; and Grimstrup[13], a town[33], in Denmark[34]. Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was born on February 15, 1839[3]. His father was Frederik Ludvig Bang Zeuthen[15].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[35], a public research university[36], in Denmark[37], founded in 1479[38] and University of Paris[39], a former entity[40], in France[41], founded in 1150[42], headquartered in Paris[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], university teacher[8], scientist[9], and editor[10]. Fields of work include mathematics[18], an academic discipline[44]; algebraic geometry[19], a branch of mathematics[45]; curve[20], a geometric concept[46]; history of mathematics[21], an aspect of history[47]; history of science[22], an academic discipline[48]; and surface[23]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[26], a public research university[49], in Denmark[50], founded in 1479[51] and Den Polytekniske Læreanstalt[27], a university[52], in Denmark[53], founded in 1829[54], headquartered in Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality[55]. Positions held include rector[24], an elective office[56].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen is Zeuthen–Segre invariant[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[58], a grade of an order[59], in Denmark[60], founded in 1808[61]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[62], a grade of an order[63], in Denmark[64]; and honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[65].

Personal Life

A child of Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was Frederik Ludvig Bang von Zeuthen[16].

Death and Burial

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen died on January 6, 1920[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen born?

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was born in Esbjerg[2].

Where did Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen die?

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's parents?

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's father was Frederik Ludvig Bang Zeuthen[15].

What did Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen do for work?

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], university teacher[8], scientist[9], and editor[10].

Where did Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen go to school?

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was educated at University of Copenhagen[35], University of Paris[39], and University of Copenhagen[68].

What awards did Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[58], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[62], and honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[65].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work Zeuthen–Segre invariant
    Given name Hieronymus, Georg
    Field of work mathematics, algebraic geometry, curve +3
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