Michael Fekete

Israeli-Hungarian mathematician (1886–1957)
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Michael Fekete
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Michael Fekete

Summary

Michael Fekete is a human[1]. His place of birth was Senta[2]. He was born on July 19, 1886[3]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He died on May 13, 1957[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 (75 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Fekete's place of birth was Senta[2].
  • Michael Fekete passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Michael Fekete was born on July 19, 1886[3].
  • Michael Fekete died on May 13, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[9].
  • Michael Fekete held citizenship in Hungary[10].
  • Michael Fekete held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • Michael Fekete worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Michael Fekete worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Michael Fekete's field of work was mathematics[12].
  • Michael Fekete was employed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].
  • Michael Fekete was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[14].
  • Michael Fekete's doctoral advisor was Lipót Fejér[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Fekete is Fekete polynomial[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Fekete is Fekete problem[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Fekete is Fekete–Szegő inequality[18].
  • Michael Fekete received the Israel Prize[19].
  • Michael Fekete is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael Fekete's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael Fekete supervised Aryeh Dvoretzky as a doctoral student[22].
  • Michael Fekete supervised Amnon Jakimovski as a doctoral student[23].
  • Michael Fekete supervised Michael Maschler as a doctoral student[24].
  • Michael Fekete supervised Zeev Nehari as a doctoral student[25].
  • Michael Fekete supervised Menahem Max Schiffer as a doctoral student[26].
  • Michael Fekete supervised Amnon Jakimovski as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Fekete's place of birth was Senta[2]. He was born on July 19, 1886[3].

Education

Michael Fekete's education included a stint at Eötvös Loránd University[14]. His doctoral advisor was Lipót Fejér[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Michael Fekete's field of work was mathematics[12]. Among his employers was Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13]. Doctoral students include Aryeh Dvoretzky[22], a mathematician[28], 1916–2008[29], of Israel[30], awarded the Israel Prize[31], specialised in probability theory[32]; Amnon Jakimovski[23], a mathematician[33], 1925–2022[34], of Israel[35], specialised in mathematics[36]; Michael Maschler[24], a mathematician[37], 1927–2008[38], of Israel[39], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[40]; Zeev Nehari[25], a mathematician[41], 1915–1978[42], of United States[43]; Menahem Max Schiffer[26], a mathematician[44], 1911–1997[45], of United States[46], specialised in mathematics[47]; and Elisha Netanyahu[48], a mathematician[49], 1912–1986[50], of Israel[51], specialised in complex analysis[52].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Fekete polynomial[16], a mathematical concept[53]; Fekete problem[17], a mathematical problem[54]; and Fekete–Szegő inequality[18], a theorem[55]. Things named for Michael Fekete include Fekete polynomial[56], a mathematical concept[57].

Recognition

Michael Fekete received the Israel Prize[19].

Death and Burial

Michael Fekete died on May 13, 1957[5]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He is buried at Har HaMenuchot[9].

Why It Matters

Michael Fekete ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Fekete polynomial[56], a mathematical concept[57].

His notable doctoral advisees include Elisha Netanyahu[60], a mathematician[61], 1912–1986[62], of Israel[63], specialised in complex analysis[64]; Eri Jabotinsky[65], a mathematician[66], 1910–1969[67], of Israel[68]; Aryeh Dvoretzky[69], a mathematician[70], 1916–2008[71], of Israel[72], awarded the Israel Prize[73], specialised in probability theory[74]; Menahem Max Schiffer[75], a mathematician[76], 1911–1997[77], of United States[78], specialised in mathematics[79]; and Michael Maschler[80], a mathematician[81], 1927–2008[82], of Israel[83], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[84].

FAQs

Where was Michael Fekete born?

Michael Fekete's place of birth was Senta[2].

Where did Michael Fekete die?

Michael Fekete passed away in Jerusalem[4].

What did Michael Fekete do for work?

Michael Fekete worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Michael Fekete go to school?

Michael Fekete was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[14].

What awards did Michael Fekete receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[19].

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    Notable work Fekete polynomial, Fekete problem, Fekete–Szegő inequality
    Given name Mihály
    Field of work mathematics
    Doctoral student Aryeh Dvoretzky, Amnon Jakimovski, Michael Maschler +5
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