Horst Leptin

Dr. rer. nat. Universität Hamburg 1954
Person human Q94881226
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Horst Leptin

Summary

Horst Leptin is a human[1]. He was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on 1927[3]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. He died on August 13, 2017[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6].

Key Facts

  • Horst Leptin's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • Horst Leptin passed away in Hamburg[4].
  • Horst Leptin was born on 1927[3].
  • Horst Leptin died on August 13, 2017[5].
  • Horst Leptin held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • Horst Leptin worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Among Horst Leptin's employers was Bielefeld University[8].
  • Horst Leptin was educated at University of Hamburg[9].
  • Horst Leptin's doctoral advisor was Ernst Witt[10].
  • A notable student of Horst Leptin was Detlef Müller[11].
  • Horst Leptin received the honorary doctorate of the University of Metz[12].
  • Horst Leptin is recorded as male[13].
  • Horst Leptin's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Peter Müller-Römer as a doctoral student[15].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Jean Ludwig as a doctoral student[16].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Friedrich-Georg Mayer-Lindenberg as a doctoral student[17].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Michael Leinert as a doctoral student[18].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Diana Ledys Gòmez González as a doctoral student[19].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Michael Stenzel as a doctoral student[20].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Werner Kugler as a doctoral student[21].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Volker Flory as a doctoral student[22].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Bernhard Heß as a doctoral student[23].
  • Horst Leptin supervised Joachim Boidol as a doctoral student[24].
  • Horst Leptin's given name is recorded as Horst[25].
  • Horst Leptin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

Horst Leptin was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on 1927[3].

Education

Horst Leptin's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[9]. His doctoral advisor was Ernst Witt[10].

Career and Affiliations

Horst Leptin's professions included mathematician[6]. He was employed by Bielefeld University[8]. A notable student of him was Detlef Müller[11]. Doctoral students include Peter Müller-Römer[15]; Jean Ludwig[16]; Friedrich-Georg Mayer-Lindenberg[17]; Michael Leinert[18], a researcher[27]; Diana Ledys Gòmez González[19]; and Michael Stenzel[20], a mathematician[28].

Recognition

Horst Leptin received the honorary doctorate of the University of Metz[12].

Death and Burial

Horst Leptin died on August 13, 2017[5]. He died in Hamburg[4].

FAQs

Where was Horst Leptin born?

Horst Leptin's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Horst Leptin die?

Horst Leptin passed away in Hamburg[4].

What did Horst Leptin do for work?

Horst Leptin worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Horst Leptin go to school?

Horst Leptin was educated at University of Hamburg[9].

What awards did Horst Leptin receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Metz[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . IdRef. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . IdRef. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . hpk.uni-hamburg.de. hpk.uni-hamburg.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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