Joseph Hersch

Swiss mathematician and professor of mathematical physics at ETH Zurich (1925-2012)
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Joseph Hersch

Summary

Joseph Hersch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on January 1, 1925[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on January 1, 2012[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Joseph Hersch was born in Geneva[2].
  • Joseph Hersch passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Joseph Hersch was born on January 1, 1925[3].
  • Joseph Hersch was born on June 12, 1925[8].
  • Joseph Hersch died on January 1, 2012[5].
  • Joseph Hersch's father was Liebmann Hersch[9].
  • Joseph Hersch held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Joseph Hersch's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Joseph Hersch worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Joseph Hersch's employers was ETH Zurich[11].
  • Joseph Hersch's education included a stint at ETH Zurich[12].
  • Joseph Hersch's doctoral advisor was Michel Plancherel[13].
  • Joseph Hersch's doctoral advisor was Albert Pfluger[14].
  • A notable student of Joseph Hersch was Catherine Bandle[15].
  • Joseph Hersch is recorded as male[16].
  • Joseph Hersch's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised René Peter Sperb as a doctoral student[18].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised Marie-Thérèse Kohler-Jobin as a doctoral student[19].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised Bruno Peter Zwahlen as a doctoral student[20].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised Sang-Lung Chan as a doctoral student[21].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised Gérard Philippin as a doctoral student[22].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised Yves Biollay as a doctoral student[23].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised Marie-Helène Bossel as a doctoral student[24].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised Yves Biollay as a doctoral student[25].
  • Joseph Hersch supervised Pascal Beat Leuchtmann as a doctoral student[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Hersch was born in Geneva[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1925[3] and June 12, 1925[8]. His father was Liebmann Hersch[9].

Education

Joseph Hersch was educated at ETH Zurich[12]. Doctoral advisors include Michel Plancherel[13], a mathematician[27], 1885–1967[28], of Switzerland[29] and Albert Pfluger[14], a mathematician[30], 1907–1993[31], of Switzerland[32], specialised in mathematics[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Joseph Hersch was employed by ETH Zurich[11]. A notable student of him was Catherine Bandle[15]. Doctoral students include René Peter Sperb[18], a mathematician[34]; Marie-Thérèse Kohler-Jobin[19]; Bruno Peter Zwahlen[20], a mathematician[35]; Sang-Lung Chan[21]; Gérard Philippin[22], a mathematician[36], b. 1943[37], of Canada[38]; and Yves Biollay[23].

Death and Burial

Joseph Hersch died on January 1, 2012[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Hersch born?

Joseph Hersch was born in Geneva[2].

Where did Joseph Hersch die?

Joseph Hersch died in Zurich[4].

Who were Joseph Hersch's parents?

Joseph Hersch's father was Liebmann Hersch[9].

What did Joseph Hersch do for work?

Joseph Hersch worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Joseph Hersch go to school?

Joseph Hersch was educated at ETH Zurich[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . Base de données des élites suisses. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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