Wilhelm Lorey

German mathematician
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Summary

Wilhelm Lorey was born on January 23, 1873[1], in Frankfurt[2]. He died on July 3, 1955[3], in Königstein im Taunus[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and historian of mathematics[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Employer: Goethe University Frankfurt[9], Artland-Gymnasium[10]
  • Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11]
  • Doctoral advisor: Albert Wangerin[12]
  • Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Archives at: University Library Johann Christian Senckenberg[16], Q28738559[17]
  • Family name: Lorey[18]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[21]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Lorey born?

Wilhelm Lorey was born in Frankfurt[2].

Where did Wilhelm Lorey die?

Wilhelm Lorey died in Königstein im Taunus[4].

What did Wilhelm Lorey do for work?

Wilhelm Lorey worked as a mathematician[5] and historian of mathematics[6].

Where did Wilhelm Lorey go to school?

Wilhelm Lorey was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11].

What awards did Wilhelm Lorey receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].

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  5. [11] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . core.ac.uk. core.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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