Kurt Vogel

German mathematician and historian of mathematics (1888-1985)
Person human Q1794191
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Kurt Vogel

Summary

Kurt Vogel is a human[1]. Born in Altdorf bei Nürnberg[2], he… he was born on September 30, 1888[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on October 27, 1985[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Kurt Vogel's place of birth was Altdorf bei Nürnberg[2].
  • Kurt Vogel died in Munich[4].
  • Kurt Vogel was born on September 30, 1888[3].
  • Kurt Vogel died on October 27, 1985[5].
  • Kurt Vogel held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Kurt Vogel's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Kurt Vogel's professions included historian of mathematics[7].
  • Kurt Vogel worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Kurt Vogel was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11].
  • Kurt Vogel's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].
  • Kurt Vogel's doctoral advisor was Oskar Perron[13].
  • Kurt Vogel received the George Sarton Medal[14].
  • Kurt Vogel received the Bavarian Order of Merit[15].
  • Kurt Vogel was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16].
  • Kurt Vogel was a member of International Academy of the History of Science[17].
  • Kurt Vogel is recorded as male[18].
  • Kurt Vogel's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Kurt Vogel supervised Wolfgang Kaunzner as a doctoral student[20].
  • Kurt Vogel supervised Walter Popp as a doctoral student[21].
  • Kurt Vogel supervised Karl Reiner as a doctoral student[22].
  • Kurt Vogel supervised Josef Weinberg as a doctoral student[23].
  • Kurt Vogel's family name is recorded as Vogel[24].
  • Kurt Vogel's given name is recorded as Kurt[25].
  • Kurt Vogel's work location is recorded as Munich[26].
  • Kurt Vogel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Kurt Vogel's place of birth was Altdorf bei Nürnberg[2]. He was born on September 30, 1888[3].

Education

Kurt Vogel was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12]. His doctoral advisor was Oskar Perron[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Kurt Vogel's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11]. Doctoral students include Wolfgang Kaunzner[20], a mathematician[28], 1928–2017[29], of Germany[30], specialised in mathematics[31]; Walter Popp[21]; Karl Reiner[22]; and Josef Weinberg[23], a researcher[32].

Recognition

Awards received include George Sarton Medal[14], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1955[35] and Bavarian Order of Merit[15], an order of merit[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1957[38].

Death and Burial

Kurt Vogel died on October 27, 1985[5]. He died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Kurt Vogel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Kurt Vogel born?

Born in Altdorf bei Nürnberg[2], Kurt Vogel…

Where did Kurt Vogel die?

Kurt Vogel passed away in Munich[4].

What did Kurt Vogel do for work?

Kurt Vogel worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Kurt Vogel go to school?

Kurt Vogel was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].

What awards did Kurt Vogel receive?

Honors received include George Sarton Medal[14] and Bavarian Order of Merit[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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