Rolf Nevanlinna
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Summary
Rolf Nevanlinna is a human[1]. Born in Joensuu[2], he… he died in Helsinki[3]. He worked as a mathematician[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (412 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Rolf Nevanlinna's place of birth was Joensuu[2].
- Rolf Nevanlinna died in Helsinki[3].
- Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[7].
- Rolf Nevanlinna's father was Otto Nevanlinna[8].
- Among Rolf Nevanlinna's spouses was Sinikka Kallio[9].
- A child of Rolf Nevanlinna was Arne Nevanlinna[10].
- A child of Rolf Nevanlinna was Harri Nevanlinna[11].
- Rolf Nevanlinna held citizenship in Finland[12].
- Rolf Nevanlinna held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[13].
- Finnish was Rolf Nevanlinna's native language[14].
- Swedish was Rolf Nevanlinna's native language[15].
- Rolf Nevanlinna's professions included mathematician[4].
- Rolf Nevanlinna worked as a university teacher[5].
- Rolf Nevanlinna's field of work was mathematics[16].
- Rolf Nevanlinna's field of work was complex analysis[17].
- Rolf Nevanlinna held the position of rector[18].
- Rolf Nevanlinna held the position of chairperson[19].
- Rolf Nevanlinna was employed by University of Helsinki[20].
- Among Rolf Nevanlinna's employers was ETH Zurich[21].
- Rolf Nevanlinna was employed by University of Turku[22].
- Rolf Nevanlinna was educated at University of Helsinki[23].
- Rolf Nevanlinna was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[24].
- Rolf Nevanlinna's doctoral advisor was Ernst Leonard Lindelöf[25].
- Rolf Nevanlinna received the Wihuri International Prize[26].
- Rolf Nevanlinna received the Henrik Steffens Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
Rolf Nevanlinna's place of birth was Joensuu[2]. His father was Otto Nevanlinna[8]. Native languages include Finnish[14] and Swedish[15].
Education
Educated at University of Helsinki[23], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1640[30], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[31] and Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[24], a primary school[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1886[34]. Rolf Nevanlinna's doctoral advisor was Ernst Leonard Lindelöf[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[4] and university teacher[5]. Fields of work include mathematics[16], an academic discipline[35] and complex analysis[17], a branch of mathematics[36]. Employers include University of Helsinki[20], a public university[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1640[39], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[40]; ETH Zurich[21], an institute of technology[41], in Switzerland[42], founded in 1855[43], headquartered in ETH Zurich main building[44]; and University of Turku[22], a public university[45], in Finland[46], founded in 1920[47]. Positions held include rector[18], an elective office[48] and chairperson[19], a type of position[49]. Doctoral students include Lars Ahlfors[50], Klaus Vala[51], Ilppo Simo Louhivaara[52], Yrjö Kilpi[53], Gustaf Järnefelt[54], and Olli Tammi[55].
Recognition
Awards received include Wihuri International Prize[26], an award[56], in Finland[57], founded in 1953[58]; Henrik Steffens Prize[27], an award[59]; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[60], a grade of an order[61], in Finland[62], founded in 1918[63]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[64], a grade of an order[65], in Finland[66], founded in 1919[67]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[68], a grade of an order[69], in Finland[70], founded in 1919[71]; and Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland[72].
Personal Life
Among Rolf Nevanlinna's spouses was Sinikka Kallio[9]. Children include Arne Nevanlinna[10], an architect[73], 1925–2016[74], of Finland[75], awarded the Thanks for the Book Award[76] and Harri Nevanlinna[11], a physician[77], 1922–1994[78], of Finland[79], awarded the Scheele Award[80].
Death and Burial
Rolf Nevanlinna passed away in Helsinki[3]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[7].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Rolf Nevanlinna include IMU Abacus Medal[81], a science award[82], founded in 1981[83].
Why It Matters
Rolf Nevanlinna ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (412 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]
Entities named for him include IMU Abacus Medal[81], a science award[82], founded in 1981[83].
His notable doctoral advisees include Lars Ahlfors[86], a mathematician[87], 1907–1996[88], of Russian Empire[89], awarded the Wolf Prize in Mathematics[90], specialised in mathematical analysis[91]; Kari Karhunen[92], a mathematician[93], 1915–1992[94], of Finland[95], specialised in probability theory[96]; Gustav Elfving[97], a mathematician[98], 1908–1984[99], of Finland[100], awarded the Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics[101], specialised in probability theory[102]; and Olli Lehto[103], a mathematician[104], 1925–2020[105], of Finland[106], awarded the Professor of the Year[107], specialised in mathematics[108].
FAQs
Where was Rolf Nevanlinna born?
Rolf Nevanlinna was born in Joensuu[2].
Where did Rolf Nevanlinna die?
Rolf Nevanlinna died in Helsinki[3].
Who were Rolf Nevanlinna's parents?
Rolf Nevanlinna's father was Otto Nevanlinna[8].
Who was Rolf Nevanlinna married to?
Rolf Nevanlinna's spouses include Sinikka Kallio[9].
What did Rolf Nevanlinna do for work?
Rolf Nevanlinna worked as mathematician[4] and university teacher[5].
Where did Rolf Nevanlinna go to school?
Rolf Nevanlinna was educated at University of Helsinki[23] and Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[24].
What awards did Rolf Nevanlinna receive?
Honors received include Wihuri International Prize[26], Henrik Steffens Prize[27], Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class[60], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[64].