Paul Lorenzen

German mathematician and philosopher (1915–1994)
Person human Q72998
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Summary

Paul Lorenzen was born on March 24, 1915[1], in Kiel[2]. He died on October 1, 1994[3], in Göttingen[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and naturalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: proof theory[11]
  • Employer: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[12], Kiel University[13], University of Bonn[14]
  • Educated at: University of Bonn[15], University of Göttingen[16]
  • Doctoral advisor: Helmut Hasse[17]
  • Award received: Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18]
  • Member of: Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[21]
  • Doctoral student: Christian Thiel[22], Kuno Lorenz[23], David Emerson Willcox[24], Oswald Schwemmer[25]
  • Commons category: Paul Lorenzen[26]
  • Family name: Lorenzen[27]
  • Given name: Paul[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
  • Name in native language: Paul Lorenzen[30]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[31]
  • Writing language: German[32]

Why It Matters

Paul Lorenzen has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Hans-Hermann Hoppe[35], an economist[36], b. 1949[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Order of Merit of the Star of Liberland[39], specialised in philosophy[40].

His notable doctoral advisees include Kuno Lorenz[41], a philosopher[42], b. 1932[43], of Germany[44], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Lorraine university[45], specialised in philosophy[46].

FAQs

Where was Paul Lorenzen born?

Paul Lorenzen was born in Kiel[2].

Where did Paul Lorenzen die?

Paul Lorenzen died in Göttingen[4].

What did Paul Lorenzen do for work?

Paul Lorenzen worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and naturalist[8].

Where did Paul Lorenzen go to school?

Paul Lorenzen was educated at University of Bonn[15] and University of Göttingen[16].

What awards did Paul Lorenzen receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].

Who did Paul Lorenzen influence?

Paul Lorenzen has been cited as an influence by Hans-Hermann Hoppe[35].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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