Karl Menger
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Karl Menger
Summary
Karl Menger is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on January 13, 1902[3]. He passed away in Highland Park[4]. He died on October 5, 1985[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], philosopher[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Karl Menger's place of birth was Vienna[2].
- Karl Menger died in Highland Park[4].
- Karl Menger was born on January 13, 1902[3].
- Karl Menger died on October 5, 1985[5].
- Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery[10].
- Karl Menger's father was Carl Menger[11].
- Karl Menger held citizenship in Austria[12].
- Karl Menger worked as a mathematician[6].
- Karl Menger's professions included philosopher[7].
- Karl Menger's professions included university teacher[8].
- Karl Menger's field of work was mathematics[13].
- Karl Menger was employed by University of Vienna[14].
- Among Karl Menger's employers was Harvard University[15].
- Karl Menger was employed by University of Notre Dame[16].
- Among Karl Menger's employers was Illinois Institute of Technology[17].
- Among Karl Menger's employers was Rice University[18].
- Karl Menger was employed by University of Amsterdam[19].
- Karl Menger's education included a stint at University of Vienna[20].
- Karl Menger's education included a stint at Bundesgymnasium Döbling[21].
- Karl Menger's doctoral advisor was Hans Hahn[22].
- A notable work attributed to Karl Menger is Menger sponge[23].
- A notable work attributed to Karl Menger is distance geometry[24].
- A notable work attributed to Karl Menger is Menger's theorem[25].
- A notable work attributed to Karl Menger is Menger space[26].
- A notable work attributed to Karl Menger is Menger curvature[27].
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Origins and Family
Karl Menger was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on January 13, 1902[3]. His father was Carl Menger[11].
Education
Educated at University of Vienna[20], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and Bundesgymnasium Döbling[21], a building[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1885[34]. Karl Menger's doctoral advisor was Hans Hahn[22]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], philosopher[7], and university teacher[8]. Karl Menger's field of work was mathematics[13]. Employers include University of Vienna[14], a university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1365[38], headquartered in Vienna[39]; Harvard University[15], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1636[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43]; University of Notre Dame[16], a private university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1842[46]; Illinois Institute of Technology[17], a university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1940[49], headquartered in Chicago[50]; Rice University[18], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1891[53], headquartered in Houston[54]; and University of Amsterdam[19], a university[55], in Netherlands[56], founded in 1632[57], headquartered in Amsterdam[58]. Doctoral students include Witold Hurewicz[59], a mathematician[60], 1904–1956[61], of Poland[62], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[63], specialised in mathematics[64]; Hans Hornich[65], a mathematician[66], 1906–1979[67], of Austria[68], awarded the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[69]; Helene Reschovsky[70], a mathematician[71], 1907–1994[72], of Austria[73]; Georg Nöbeling[74], a mathematician[75], 1907–2008[76], of Germany[77], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[78], specialised in mathematical analysis[79]; Abraham Wald[80], a mathematician[81], 1902–1950[82], of Kingdom of Hungary[83], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[84], specialised in functional analysis[85]; and Franz Alt[86], a mathematician[87], 1910–2011[88], of United States[89], awarded the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[90], specialised in mathematics[91].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Menger sponge[23], distance geometry[24], Menger's theorem[25], Menger space[26], and Menger curvature[27]. Things named for Karl Menger include Menger sponge[92], a fractal[93]; Menger's theorem[94], a theorem[95]; and Cayley–Menger determinant[96].
Recognition
Karl Menger received the Richard Lieben prize[97].
Death and Burial
Karl Menger died on October 5, 1985[5]. He died in Highland Park[4]. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Karl Menger has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Entities named for him include Menger sponge[92], a fractal[93]; Menger's theorem[94], a theorem[95]; and Cayley–Menger determinant[96].
His notable doctoral advisees include Witold Hurewicz[98], a mathematician[99], 1904–1956[100], of Poland[101], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[102], specialised in mathematics[103]; Abraham Wald[104], a mathematician[105], 1902–1950[106], of Kingdom of Hungary[107], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[108], specialised in functional analysis[109]; Franz Alt[110], a mathematician[111], 1910–2011[112], of United States[113], awarded the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[114], specialised in mathematics[115]; and Georg Nöbeling[116], a mathematician[117], 1907–2008[118], of Germany[119], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[120], specialised in mathematical analysis[121].
FAQs
Where was Karl Menger born?
Born in Vienna[2], Karl Menger…
Where did Karl Menger die?
Karl Menger passed away in Highland Park[4].
Who were Karl Menger's parents?
Karl Menger's father was Carl Menger[11].
What did Karl Menger do for work?
Karl Menger worked as mathematician[6], philosopher[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Karl Menger go to school?
Karl Menger was educated at University of Vienna[20] and Bundesgymnasium Döbling[21].
What awards did Karl Menger receive?
Honors received include Richard Lieben prize[97].