Max Caspar

German mathematician and historian of mathematics (1880-1956)
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Max Caspar

Summary

Max Caspar is a human[1]. His place of birth was Friedrichshafen[2]. He was born on May 7, 1880[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on September 1, 1956[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], astronomer[8], historian[9], and editor[10].

Key Facts

  • Max Caspar's place of birth was Friedrichshafen[2].
  • Max Caspar died in Munich[4].
  • Max Caspar was born on May 7, 1880[3].
  • Max Caspar died on September 1, 1956[5].
  • Max Caspar held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[11].
  • Max Caspar held citizenship in West Germany[12].
  • Max Caspar worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Max Caspar worked as a historian of mathematics[7].
  • Max Caspar worked as an astronomer[8].
  • Max Caspar worked as a historian[9].
  • Max Caspar worked as an editor[10].
  • Max Caspar worked as a secondary school teacher[13].
  • Max Caspar's field of work was astronomy[14].
  • Max Caspar's field of work was history of astronomy[15].
  • Max Caspar's field of work was mathematics[16].
  • Max Caspar's field of work was editing[17].
  • Max Caspar's field of work was educational system[18].
  • Max Caspar was educated at University of Tübingen[19].
  • Max Caspar's doctoral advisor was Alexander von Brill[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Max Caspar is Kepler[21].
  • Max Caspar received the Silver Leibniz medal[22].
  • Max Caspar received the honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[23].
  • Max Caspar was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[24].
  • Max Caspar is recorded as male[25].
  • Max Caspar's instance of is recorded as human[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Friedrichshafen[2], Max Caspar… he was born on May 7, 1880[3].

Education

Max Caspar's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[19]. His doctoral advisor was Alexander von Brill[20]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], astronomer[8], historian[9], editor[10], and secondary school teacher[13]. Fields of work include astronomy[14], a branch of science[28]; history of astronomy[15], an aspect of history[29]; mathematics[16], an academic discipline[30]; editing[17]; and educational system[18], an industry[31]. Max Caspar supervised Theodor Peters as a doctoral student[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Max Caspar is Kepler[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Leibniz medal[22], a science award[33], founded in 1906[34] and honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[23], an award[35], in Germany[36].

Death and Burial

Max Caspar died on September 1, 1956[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

FAQs

Where was Max Caspar born?

Max Caspar's place of birth was Friedrichshafen[2].

Where did Max Caspar die?

Max Caspar passed away in Munich[4].

What did Max Caspar do for work?

Max Caspar worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], astronomer[8], historian[9], and editor[10].

Where did Max Caspar go to school?

Max Caspar was educated at University of Tübingen[19].

What awards did Max Caspar receive?

Honors received include Silver Leibniz medal[22] and honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [32] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [21] . wikidata.org.

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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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