Ernst Leonard Lindelöf
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Summary
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf was born on March 7, 1870[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on June 4, 1946[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], topologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[9]
- Father: Lorenz Lindelöf[10]
- Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Finland[11], Finland[12]
- Native language: Swedish[13]
- Field of work: topology[14]
- Employer: University of Helsinki[15]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[16], University of Göttingen[17], Stockholm University[18], University of Paris[19]
- Doctoral advisor: Hjalmar Mellin[20]
- Notable work: Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[21], Lindelöf hypothesis[22], Picard–Lindelöf theorem[23], Lindelöf space[24], Lindelöf's theorem[25]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[27], Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[28]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[29], Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters[30], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[31], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Doctoral student: Pekka Myrberg[34], Lars Ahlfors[35], Gunnar af Hällström[36], Felix Iversen[37], Gustaf Järnefelt[38], Ensio Kivikoski[39], Frithiof Nevanlinna[40], Rolf Nevanlinna[41], E. J. Nyström[42], Nils Johan Pipping[43], Kalle Aukusti Poukka[44], Kalle Väisälä[45], Vilho Väisälä[46], Elias Aukusti Hintikka[47]
- Commons category: Ernst Lindelöf[48]
- Family name: Lindelöf[49]
- Given name: Ernst[50], Leonard[51]
- Work location: Helsinki[52]
- Academic thesis: Q65649003[53]
- Instrument: violin[54]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ernst Leonard Lindelöf include Picard–Lindelöf theorem[56], Lindelöf space[57], Lindelöf hypothesis[58], Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[59], Lindelöf's lemma[60], 1407 Lindelöf[61], and Ernst Lindelöf award[62].
Why It Matters
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
He is credited with the discovery of Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[65], a theorem[66]. Entities named for him include Picard–Lindelöf theorem[56], Lindelöf space[57], Lindelöf hypothesis[58], Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[59], Lindelöf's lemma[60], and 1407 Lindelöf[61].
His notable doctoral advisees include Lars Ahlfors[67], a mathematician[68], 1907–1996[69], of Russian Empire[70], awarded the Wolf Prize in Mathematics[71], specialised in mathematical analysis[72]; Rolf Nevanlinna[73], a mathematician[74], 1895–1980[75], of Finland[76], awarded the Wihuri International Prize[77], specialised in mathematics[78]; Vilho Väisälä[79], a physicist[80], 1889–1969[81], of Finland[82], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[83], specialised in meteorology[84]; Pekka Myrberg[85], a mathematician[86], 1892–1976[87], of Finland[88], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[89], specialised in mathematics[90]; Frithiof Nevanlinna[91], a mathematician[92], 1894–1977[93], of Finland[94], awarded the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[95], specialised in mathematics[96]; and Felix Iversen[97], a mathematician[98], 1887–1973[99], of Finland[100], awarded the International Stalin Prize for Peace[101], specialised in mathematics[102].
FAQs
Where was Ernst Leonard Lindelöf born?
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
Where did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf die?
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf passed away in Helsinki[4].
Who were Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's parents?
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf's father was Lorenz Lindelöf[10].
What did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf do for work?
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf worked as a mathematician[5], topologist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf go to school?
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf was educated at University of Helsinki[16], University of Göttingen[17], Stockholm University[18], and University of Paris[19].
What awards did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[27], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[28].
What did Ernst Leonard Lindelöf discover?
Ernst Leonard Lindelöf is credited as discoverer of Phragmén–Lindelöf principle[65].