Leonard Nelson

German mathematician and philosopher (1882-1927)
Person human Q65181
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Leonard Nelson

Summary

Leonard Nelson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on July 11, 1882[3]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He died on October 29, 1927[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Leonard Nelson…
  • Leonard Nelson died in Göttingen[4].
  • Leonard Nelson was born on July 11, 1882[3].
  • Leonard Nelson died on October 29, 1927[5].
  • Leonard Nelson is buried at Q109008935[9].
  • Leonard Nelson's father was Heinrich Nelson[10].
  • Leonard Nelson was married to Elisabeth Hensel[11].
  • Leonard Nelson held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Leonard Nelson's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Leonard Nelson worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Leonard Nelson's field of work was philosophy[13].
  • Leonard Nelson's field of work was psychology[14].
  • Among Leonard Nelson's employers was University of Göttingen[15].
  • Leonard Nelson was educated at University of Göttingen[16].
  • Leonard Nelson was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[17].
  • Leonard Nelson's doctoral advisor was Julius Baumann[18].
  • Leonard Nelson is recorded as male[19].
  • Leonard Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Leonard Nelson was affiliated with the Internationaler Sozialistischer Kampfbund[21].
  • Leonard Nelson's Commons category is recorded as Leonard Nelson[22].
  • Leonard Nelson's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[23].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[24].
  • Leonard Nelson's family name is recorded as Nelson[25].
  • Leonard Nelson's given name is recorded as Leonard[26].
  • Leonard Nelson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonard Nelson's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on July 11, 1882[3]. His father was Heinrich Nelson[10].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[17], a school[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1689[34]. Leonard Nelson's doctoral advisor was Julius Baumann[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and philosopher[7]. Fields of work include philosophy[13], an academic discipline[35] and psychology[14], an academic discipline[36]. Leonard Nelson was employed by University of Göttingen[15].

Personal Life

Leonard Nelson was married to Elisabeth Hensel[11]. He was affiliated with the Internationaler Sozialistischer Kampfbund[21].

Death and Burial

Leonard Nelson died on October 29, 1927[5]. He died in Göttingen[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[24]. Burial took place at Q109008935[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leonard Nelson include Grelling–Nelson paradox[37], a paradox[38].

Why It Matters

Leonard Nelson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Grelling–Nelson paradox[37], a paradox[38].

FAQs

Where was Leonard Nelson born?

Born in Berlin[2], Leonard Nelson…

Where did Leonard Nelson die?

Leonard Nelson passed away in Göttingen[4].

Who were Leonard Nelson's parents?

Leonard Nelson's father was Heinrich Nelson[10].

Who was Leonard Nelson married to?

Leonard Nelson's spouses include Elisabeth Hensel[11].

What did Leonard Nelson do for work?

Leonard Nelson worked as mathematician[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Leonard Nelson go to school?

Leonard Nelson was educated at University of Göttingen[16] and Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . alemannia-judaica.de. alemannia-judaica.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation mathematician, philosopher
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