Walter Porstmann

German mathematician (1886–1959)
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Walter Porstmann

Summary

Walter Porstmann is a human[1]. Born in Geyersdorf[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1886[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on June 24, 1959[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], engineer[7], and meteorologist[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Geyersdorf[2], Walter Porstmann…
  • Walter Porstmann passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Walter Porstmann was born on March 8, 1886[3].
  • Walter Porstmann died on June 24, 1959[5].
  • Walter Porstmann is buried at Friedhof Lankwitz[9].
  • Walter Porstmann held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • German was Walter Porstmann's native language[11].
  • Walter Porstmann worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Walter Porstmann worked as an engineer[7].
  • Walter Porstmann worked as a meteorologist[8].
  • Walter Porstmann's education included a stint at Leipzig University[12].
  • Walter Porstmann's doctoral advisor was Otto Wiener[13].
  • Walter Porstmann's doctoral advisor was Theodor des Coudres[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Walter Porstmann is A4[15].
  • Walter Porstmann is recorded as male[16].
  • Walter Porstmann's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Walter Porstmann's Commons category is recorded as Walter Porstmann[18].
  • Walter Porstmann's family name is recorded as Porstmann[19].
  • Walter Porstmann's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter Porstmann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Walter Porstmann's name in native language is recorded as Walter Porstmann[22].
  • Walter Porstmann's writing language is recorded as German[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Geyersdorf[2], Walter Porstmann… he was born on March 8, 1886[3]. German was his native language[11].

Education

Walter Porstmann's education included a stint at Leipzig University[12]. Doctoral advisors include Otto Wiener[13], a physicist[24], 1862–1927[25], of Germany[26], specialised in physics[27] and Theodor des Coudres[14], a physicist[28], 1862–1926[29], of Germany[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], engineer[7], and meteorologist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Walter Porstmann is A4[15].

Death and Burial

Walter Porstmann died on June 24, 1959[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Friedhof Lankwitz[9].

FAQs

Where was Walter Porstmann born?

Walter Porstmann's place of birth was Geyersdorf[2].

Where did Walter Porstmann die?

Walter Porstmann passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Walter Porstmann do for work?

Walter Porstmann worked as mathematician[6], engineer[7], and meteorologist[8].

Where did Walter Porstmann go to school?

Walter Porstmann was educated at Leipzig University[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Geyersdorf
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    Date of birth +1886-03-08T00:00:00Z
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