Marcel Riesz

Hungarian mathematician (1886–1969)
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Marcel Riesz

Summary

Marcel Riesz is a human[1]. Born in Győr[2], he… he was born on November 16, 1886[3]. He died in Lund[4]. He died on September 4, 1969[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Marcel Riesz was born in Győr[2].
  • Marcel Riesz passed away in Lund[4].
  • Marcel Riesz was born on November 16, 1886[3].
  • Marcel Riesz died on September 4, 1969[5].
  • Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[9].
  • A child of Marcel Riesz was Margit Ingrid Riesz-Pleijel[10].
  • Marcel Riesz held citizenship in Hungary[11].
  • Marcel Riesz held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • Marcel Riesz worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Marcel Riesz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Marcel Riesz's field of work was mathematical analysis[13].
  • Marcel Riesz's field of work was functional analysis[14].
  • Marcel Riesz was employed by Lund University[15].
  • Among Marcel Riesz's employers was Stockholm University[16].
  • Marcel Riesz was employed by University of Maryland[17].
  • Marcel Riesz was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[18].
  • Marcel Riesz's doctoral advisor was Lipót Fejér[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Marcel Riesz is F. and M. Riesz theorem[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Marcel Riesz is Riesz–Thorin theorem[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Marcel Riesz is M. Riesz extension theorem[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Marcel Riesz is Riesz potential[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Marcel Riesz is Riesz function[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Marcel Riesz is Riesz transform[25].
  • Marcel Riesz was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Marcel Riesz was a member of Swedish Mathematical Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Marcel Riesz was born in Győr[2]. He was born on November 16, 1886[3].

Education

Marcel Riesz's education included a stint at Eötvös Loránd University[18]. His doctoral advisor was Lipót Fejér[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include mathematical analysis[13], an academic discipline[28] and functional analysis[14], a branch of mathematics[29]. Employers include Lund University[15], a public university[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1666[32], headquartered in Lund[33]; Stockholm University[16], a public university[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1878[36], headquartered in Stockholm[37]; and University of Maryland[17], a public research university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1858[40], headquartered in College Park[41]. Doctoral students include Harald Cramér[42], a mathematician[43], 1893–1985[44], of Sweden[45], awarded the Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics[46], specialised in probability theory[47]; Otto Frostman[48], a mathematician[49], 1907–1977[50], of Sweden[51], specialised in mathematical analysis[52]; Lars Gårding[53], a mathematician[54], 1919–2014[55], of Sweden[56], specialised in partial differential equation[57]; Einar Hille[58], a mathematician[59], 1894–1980[60], of United States[61], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[62], specialised in mathematical analysis[63]; Lars Hörmander[64], a mathematician[65], 1931–2012[66], of Sweden[67], awarded the Fields medal[68], specialised in partial differential equation[69]; and Ragnar Berwald[70], an engineer[71], 1882–1977[72], of Sweden[73], awarded the Polhem Prize[74].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include F. and M. Riesz theorem[20], a theorem[75]; Riesz–Thorin theorem[21], a theorem[76]; M. Riesz extension theorem[22], a theorem[77]; Riesz potential[23], a mathematical concept[78]; Riesz function[24]; and Riesz transform[25]. Things named for Marcel Riesz include Riesz–Thorin theorem[79], a theorem[80]; Riesz potential[81], a mathematical concept[82]; and Riesz mean[83], a mathematical concept[84].

Personal Life

A child of Marcel Riesz was Margit Ingrid Riesz-Pleijel[10].

Death and Burial

Marcel Riesz died on September 4, 1969[5]. He died in Lund[4]. Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[9].

Why It Matters

Marcel Riesz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

Entities named for him include Riesz–Thorin theorem[79], a theorem[80]; Riesz potential[81], a mathematical concept[82]; and Riesz mean[83], a mathematical concept[84].

His notable doctoral advisees include Lars Hörmander[87], a mathematician[88], 1931–2012[89], of Sweden[90], awarded the Fields medal[91], specialised in partial differential equation[92]; Harald Cramér[93], a mathematician[94], 1893–1985[95], of Sweden[96], awarded the Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics[97], specialised in probability theory[98]; Einar Hille[99], a mathematician[100], 1894–1980[101], of United States[102], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[103], specialised in mathematical analysis[104]; and Lars Gårding[105], a mathematician[106], 1919–2014[107], of Sweden[108], specialised in partial differential equation[109].

FAQs

Where was Marcel Riesz born?

Marcel Riesz's place of birth was Győr[2].

Where did Marcel Riesz die?

Marcel Riesz passed away in Lund[4].

What did Marcel Riesz do for work?

Marcel Riesz worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Marcel Riesz go to school?

Marcel Riesz was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[18].

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    Child Margit Ingrid Riesz-Pleijel
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed Hungarian
    Employer Lund University, Stockholm University, University of Maryland
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