Siegmund Günther

German mathematician, historian of mathematics and meteorologist (1848-1923)
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Siegmund Günther

Summary

Siegmund Günther is a human[1]. He was born in Nuremberg[2]. He was born on February 6, 1848[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on February 4, 1923[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and politician[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Siegmund Günther was born in Nuremberg[2].
  • Siegmund Günther passed away in Munich[4].
  • Siegmund Günther was born on February 6, 1848[3].
  • Siegmund Günther died on February 4, 1923[5].
  • Siegmund Günther died on February 3, 1923[12].
  • Siegmund Günther is buried at Alter Nordfriedhof[13].
  • Siegmund Günther held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Siegmund Günther worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Siegmund Günther's professions included historian of mathematics[7].
  • Siegmund Günther worked as a meteorologist[8].
  • Siegmund Günther worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Siegmund Günther's professions included politician[10].
  • Siegmund Günther's field of work was mathematics[15].
  • Siegmund Günther held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[16].
  • Siegmund Günther held the position of rector[17].
  • Siegmund Günther was employed by Technical University of Munich[18].
  • Among Siegmund Günther's employers was Werner-von-Siemens-Gymnasium Weißenburg[19].
  • Among Siegmund Günther's employers was Gymnasium Carolinum[20].
  • Siegmund Günther was employed by Technical University of Munich[21].
  • Siegmund Günther was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22].
  • Siegmund Günther's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[23].
  • Siegmund Günther's education included a stint at Leipzig University[24].
  • Siegmund Günther was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[25].
  • Siegmund Günther was educated at University of Göttingen[26].
  • Siegmund Günther was educated at Melanchthon-Gymnasium Nürnberg[27].

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Origins and Family

Siegmund Günther was born in Nuremberg[2]. He was born on February 6, 1848[3].

Education

Educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1742[30], headquartered in Erlangen[31]; Heidelberg University[23], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; Leipzig University[24], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39]; Frederick William University Berlin[25], a university[40], in Prussia[41], founded in 1828[42]; University of Göttingen[26], a campus university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1734[45], headquartered in Göttingen[46]; and Melanchthon-Gymnasium Nürnberg[27], a school[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1526[49]. Siegmund Günther earned the academic degree of doctorate[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and politician[10]. Siegmund Günther's field of work was mathematics[15]. Employers include Technical University of Munich[18], an institute of technology[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1868[53], headquartered in Munich[54]; Werner-von-Siemens-Gymnasium Weißenburg[19], a gymnasium[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1337[57]; and Gymnasium Carolinum[20], a Gymnasium[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1528[60]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[16], a position[61], in German Reich[62], founded in 1871[63] and rector[17], an elective office[64]. Doctoral students include Carl Schoy[65], a mathematician[66], 1877–1925[67], of Germany[68]; Georg Fraunberger[69]; Fritz Rasor[70], a geography teacher[71], b. 1888[72]; Otto Sommer[73]; Hugo Lindner[74]; and Ludwig Simon[75].

Personal Life

Siegmund Günther was affiliated with the German Free-minded Party[76].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 4, 1923[5] and February 3, 1923[12]. Siegmund Günther died in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Alter Nordfriedhof[13].

Why It Matters

Siegmund Günther has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

His notable doctoral advisees include Carl Schoy[78], a mathematician[79], 1877–1925[80], of Germany[81].

FAQs

Where was Siegmund Günther born?

Siegmund Günther was born in Nuremberg[2].

Where did Siegmund Günther die?

Siegmund Günther died in Munich[4].

What did Siegmund Günther do for work?

Siegmund Günther worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], meteorologist[8], university teacher[9], and politician[10].

Where did Siegmund Günther go to school?

Siegmund Günther was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22], Heidelberg University[23], Leipzig University[24], and Frederick William University Berlin[25].

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mathematician, historian of mathematics, meteorologist +2
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