Nicolas Fuss

Russian-Swiss mathematician (1755–1826)
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Nicolas Fuss

Summary

Nicolas Fuss is a human[1]. Born in Basel[2], he… he was born on +1755-01-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on +1826-01-04T00:00:00Z[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 (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Basel[2], Nicolas Fuss…
  • Nicolas Fuss died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Nicolas Fuss was born on +1755-01-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Nicolas Fuss was born on +1755-01-30T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Nicolas Fuss was born on +1755-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Nicolas Fuss died on +1826-01-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Nicolas Fuss died on +1826-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Nicolas Fuss died on +1825-12-23T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Burial took place at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[13].
  • Nicolas Fuss's father was Johann Heinrich Fuss[14].
  • Nicolas Fuss was married to Albertine Benediktine Philippine Louise Euler[15].
  • A child of Nicolas Fuss was Paul Heinrich Fuss[16].
  • A child of Nicolas Fuss was Georg Albert Fuss[17].
  • A child of Nicolas Fuss was Dorothea Marie Fuss[18].
  • A child of Nicolas Fuss was Charlotte Margarethe Czernay[19].
  • Nicolas Fuss held citizenship in Switzerland[20].
  • Nicolas Fuss held citizenship in Russian Empire[21].
  • Nicolas Fuss's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Nicolas Fuss worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Nicolas Fuss's field of work was algebra[22].
  • Nicolas Fuss's field of work was mathematical analysis[23].
  • Nicolas Fuss's field of work was geometry[24].
  • Nicolas Fuss's field of work was mechanics[25].
  • Nicolas Fuss's field of work was trigonometry[26].
  • Nicolas Fuss held the position of Perpetual Secretary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Basel[2], Nicolas Fuss… Recorded date of birth include +1755-01-29T00:00:00Z[3], +1755-01-30T00:00:00Z[9], and +1755-00-00T00:00:00Z[10]. His father was Johann Heinrich Fuss[14].

Education

Educated at Russian Academy of Sciences[28], an academy of sciences[29], in Russia[30], founded in 1724[31], headquartered in Moscow[32] and Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[33], an academy of sciences[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1724[36], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[37]. Nicolas Fuss's doctoral advisor was Leonhard Euler[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include algebra[22], a branch of mathematics[39]; mathematical analysis[23], an academic discipline[40]; geometry[24], a branch of mathematics[41]; mechanics[25], a branch of physics[42]; and trigonometry[26], a branch of mathematics[43]. Employers include Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[44], an academy of sciences[45], in Russian Empire[46], founded in 1724[47], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[48] and Russian Academy of Sciences[49], an academy of sciences[50], in Russia[51], founded in 1724[52], headquartered in Moscow[53]. Nicolas Fuss held the position of Perpetual Secretary[27]. He supervised Georg Albert Fuss as a doctoral student[54].

Recognition

Nicolas Fuss received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[55].

Personal Life

Among Nicolas Fuss's spouses was Albertine Benediktine Philippine Louise Euler[15]. Children include Paul Heinrich Fuss[16], a mathematician[56], 1797–1855[57], of Russian Empire[58], specialised in algebra[59]; Georg Albert Fuss[17], an astronomer[60], 1806–1854[61], of Russian Empire[62], specialised in astronomy[63]; Dorothea Marie Fuss[18]; and Charlotte Margarethe Czernay[19], 1787–1839[64]. His religion is recorded as reformed[65].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1826-01-04T00:00:00Z[5], +1826-00-00T00:00:00Z[11], and +1825-12-23T00:00:00Z[12]. Nicolas Fuss died in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nicolas Fuss include Fuss Peak[66], a volcano[67], in Russia[68] and 4778 Fuss[69], an asteroid[70].

Why It Matters

Nicolas Fuss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Entities named for him include Fuss Peak[66], a volcano[67], in Russia[68] and 4778 Fuss[69], an asteroid[70].

FAQs

Where was Nicolas Fuss born?

Born in Basel[2], Nicolas Fuss…

Where did Nicolas Fuss die?

Nicolas Fuss died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Nicolas Fuss's parents?

Nicolas Fuss's father was Johann Heinrich Fuss[14].

Who was Nicolas Fuss married to?

Nicolas Fuss's spouses include Albertine Benediktine Philippine Louise Euler[15].

What did Nicolas Fuss do for work?

Nicolas Fuss worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Nicolas Fuss go to school?

Nicolas Fuss was educated at Russian Academy of Sciences[28] and Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[33].

What awards did Nicolas Fuss receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[55].

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  2. [71] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [72] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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