Adolf Adam

Austrian computer scientist (1918–2004)
Person human Q360701
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Summary

Adolf Adam is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pürgg-Trautenfels[2]. He was born on February 9, 1918[3]. He passed away in Linz[4]. He died on August 7, 2004[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], computer scientist[7], statistician[8], and university teacher[9].

Key Facts

  • Adolf Adam was born in Pürgg-Trautenfels[2].
  • Adolf Adam passed away in Linz[4].
  • Adolf Adam was born on February 9, 1918[3].
  • Adolf Adam died on August 7, 2004[5].
  • Adolf Adam held citizenship in Austria[10].
  • Adolf Adam's professions included engineer[6].
  • Adolf Adam worked as a computer scientist[7].
  • Adolf Adam worked as a statistician[8].
  • Adolf Adam worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Among Adolf Adam's employers was University of Vienna[11].
  • Among Adolf Adam's employers was University of Cologne[12].
  • Adolf Adam was employed by Johannes Kepler University Linz[13].
  • Adolf Adam was educated at University of Vienna[14].
  • Adolf Adam's doctoral advisor was Edmund Hlawka[15].
  • Adolf Adam's doctoral advisor was Nikolaus Hofreiter[16].
  • A notable student of Adolf Adam was Elmar Helten[17].
  • Adolf Adam received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18].
  • Adolf Adam is recorded as male[19].
  • Adolf Adam's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Adolf Adam's family name is recorded as Adam[21].
  • Adolf Adam's given name is recorded as Adolf[22].
  • Adolf Adam's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Adolf Adam's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[24].
  • Adolf Adam's writing language is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pürgg-Trautenfels[2], Adolf Adam… he was born on February 9, 1918[3].

Education

Adolf Adam was educated at University of Vienna[14]. Doctoral advisors include Edmund Hlawka[15], a mathematician[26], 1916–2009[27], of Austria[28], awarded the Wilhelm Exner Medal[29], specialised in number theory[30] and Nikolaus Hofreiter[16], a mathematician[31], 1904–1990[32], of Austria[33], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[34], specialised in number theory[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], computer scientist[7], statistician[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of Vienna[11], a university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1365[38], headquartered in Vienna[39]; University of Cologne[12], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1919[42], headquartered in Q127699285[43]; and Johannes Kepler University Linz[13], a campus university[44], in Austria[45], founded in 1966[46]. A notable student of Adolf Adam was Elmar Helten[17].

Recognition

Adolf Adam received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18].

Death and Burial

Adolf Adam died on August 7, 2004[5]. He passed away in Linz[4].

FAQs

Where was Adolf Adam born?

Adolf Adam's place of birth was Pürgg-Trautenfels[2].

Where did Adolf Adam die?

Adolf Adam passed away in Linz[4].

What did Adolf Adam do for work?

Adolf Adam worked as engineer[6], computer scientist[7], statistician[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Adolf Adam go to school?

Adolf Adam was educated at University of Vienna[14].

What awards did Adolf Adam receive?

Honors received include Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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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
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  10. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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