Jakow Trachtenberg

Russian mathematician (1888–1951)
Person human Q572329
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Jakow Trachtenberg

Summary

Jakow Trachtenberg is a human[1]. Born in Odesa[2], he… he was born on June 17, 1888[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on October 26, 1951[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jakow Trachtenberg was born in Odesa[2].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg was born on June 17, 1888[3].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg died on October 26, 1951[5].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg worked as an inventor[7].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg's field of work was mathematics[11].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg was educated at Saint Petersburg Mining Institute[12].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg is recorded as male[13].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg's Commons category is recorded as Jacow Trachtenberg[15].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg's family name is recorded as Trachtenberg[16].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg's given name is recorded as Jakow[17].
  • Jakow Trachtenberg's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[18].

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Origins and Family

Jakow Trachtenberg was born in Odesa[2]. He was born on June 17, 1888[3].

Education

Jakow Trachtenberg was educated at Saint Petersburg Mining Institute[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and inventor[7]. Jakow Trachtenberg's field of work was mathematics[11].

Death and Burial

Jakow Trachtenberg died on October 26, 1951[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jakow Trachtenberg include Trachtenberg system[19], a multiplication algorithm[20].

Why It Matters

Jakow Trachtenberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

He is credited with the discovery of Trachtenberg system[23], a multiplication algorithm[24]. Entities named for him include Trachtenberg system[19], a multiplication algorithm[20].

FAQs

Where was Jakow Trachtenberg born?

Born in Odesa[2], Jakow Trachtenberg…

Where did Jakow Trachtenberg die?

Jakow Trachtenberg passed away in Zurich[4].

What did Jakow Trachtenberg do for work?

Jakow Trachtenberg worked as mathematician[6] and inventor[7].

Where did Jakow Trachtenberg go to school?

Jakow Trachtenberg was educated at Saint Petersburg Mining Institute[12].

What did Jakow Trachtenberg discover?

Jakow Trachtenberg is credited as discoverer of Trachtenberg system[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . svoboda.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Jakow
    Field of work mathematics
    Family name Trachtenberg
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire, Switzerland
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