Friedrich Karl Schmidt

German mathematician (1901–1977)
Person human Q89075
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Summary

Friedrich Karl Schmidt is a human[1]. Born in Düsseldorf[2], he… he was born on September 22, 1901[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on January 25, 1977[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt was born in Düsseldorf[2].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt was born on September 22, 1901[3].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt died on January 25, 1977[5].
  • Among Friedrich Karl Schmidt's spouses was Josefine Baumann[9].
  • Among Friedrich Karl Schmidt's spouses was Anna Breassu[10].
  • A child of Friedrich Karl Schmidt was Elmar Schmidt[11].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • German was Friedrich Karl Schmidt's native language[13].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt's field of work was mathematics[14].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt was employed by University of Münster[15].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt was employed by University of Göttingen[16].
  • Among Friedrich Karl Schmidt's employers was Heidelberg University[17].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[18].
  • Among Friedrich Karl Schmidt's employers was Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[19].
  • Among Friedrich Karl Schmidt's employers was Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug[20].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[21].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt was educated at University of Marburg[22].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt's doctoral advisor was Alfred Loewy[23].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt is recorded as male[25].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Friedrich Karl Schmidt supervised Wolfgang Wichmann as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Düsseldorf[2], Friedrich Karl Schmidt… he was born on September 22, 1901[3]. German was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31] and University of Marburg[22], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1527[34], headquartered in Marburg[35]. Friedrich Karl Schmidt's doctoral advisor was Alfred Loewy[23]. He studied under Lothar Heffter[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Friedrich Karl Schmidt's field of work was mathematics[14]. Employers include University of Münster[15], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1780[39], headquartered in Münster[40]; University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1734[43], headquartered in Göttingen[44]; Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1386[47], headquartered in Heidelberg[48]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[18], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1558[51], headquartered in Jena[52]; Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[19], a public research university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1742[55], headquartered in Erlangen[56]; and Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug[20], a research institute[57], founded in 1933[58], headquartered in Darmstadt[59]. Doctoral students include Wolfgang Wichmann[27]; Robert W. Berger[60], a mathematician[61], b. 1933[62], of Germany[63]; Helmut Ulm[64], a mathematician[65], 1908–1975[66], of Germany[67], specialised in group theory[68]; Friedrich Kasch[69], a mathematician[70], 1921–2017[71], of Germany[72], specialised in algebra[73]; Hans-Joachim Kowalsky[74], a mathematician[75], 1921–2010[76], of Germany[77], specialised in mathematics[78]; and Reinhardt Kiehl[79], a mathematician[80], 1935–2026[81], of Germany[82].

Personal Life

Spouses include Josefine Baumann[9] and Anna Breassu[10]. A child of Friedrich Karl Schmidt was Elmar Schmidt[11].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Karl Schmidt died on January 25, 1977[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Karl Schmidt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]

His notable doctoral advisees include Zeng Jiongzhi[85], a mathematician[86], 1898–1940[87], of Chinese Empire[88].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Karl Schmidt born?

Born in Düsseldorf[2].

Where did Friedrich Karl Schmidt die?

Friedrich Karl Schmidt passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Who was Friedrich Karl Schmidt married to?

Friedrich Karl Schmidt's spouses include Josefine Baumann[9] and Anna Breassu[10].

What did Friedrich Karl Schmidt do for work?

Friedrich Karl Schmidt worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Friedrich Karl Schmidt go to school?

Friedrich Karl Schmidt was educated at University of Freiburg[21] and University of Marburg[22].

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