Hans Hahn

Austrian mathematician (1879–1934)
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Hans Hahn

Summary

Hans Hahn is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on September 27, 1879[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on July 24, 1934[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], philosopher[7], topologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vienna[2], Hans Hahn…
  • Hans Hahn passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Hans Hahn was born on September 27, 1879[3].
  • Hans Hahn died on July 24, 1934[5].
  • Hans Hahn's father was Ludwig Benedikt Hahn[11].
  • Hans Hahn's mother was Emma Maria Hahn[12].
  • Hans Hahn was married to Eleonore Hahn[13].
  • Hans Hahn held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Hans Hahn worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Hans Hahn worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Hans Hahn worked as a topologist[8].
  • Hans Hahn worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Hans Hahn's field of work was set theory[15].
  • Hans Hahn's field of work was topology[16].
  • Hans Hahn was employed by University of Vienna[17].
  • Among Hans Hahn's employers was University of Bonn[18].
  • Hans Hahn was employed by University of Innsbruck[19].
  • Among Hans Hahn's employers was Chernivtsi University[20].
  • Hans Hahn's education included a stint at University of Vienna[21].
  • Hans Hahn was educated at University of Göttingen[22].
  • Hans Hahn was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23].
  • Hans Hahn was educated at TU Wien[24].
  • Hans Hahn was educated at University of Strasbourg[25].
  • Hans Hahn's doctoral advisor was Gustav von Escherich[26].
  • Hans Hahn received the Lieben Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Hahn was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on September 27, 1879[3]. His father was Ludwig Benedikt Hahn[11]. His mother was Emma Maria Hahn[12].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[21], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31]; University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]; TU Wien[24], a public university[40], in Austria[41], founded in 1815[42], headquartered in Main building of the TU Wien[43]; and University of Strasbourg[25], a university in France[44], in France[45], founded in 1538[46], headquartered in Strasbourg[47]. Hans Hahn's doctoral advisor was Gustav von Escherich[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], philosopher[7], topologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include set theory[15], a branch of mathematics[48] and topology[16], a branch of mathematics[49]. Employers include University of Vienna[17], a university[50], in Austria[51], founded in 1365[52], headquartered in Vienna[53]; University of Bonn[18], a public research university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1818[56], headquartered in Bonn[57]; University of Innsbruck[19], a public university[58], in Austria[59], founded in 1669[60], headquartered in Innsbruck[61]; and Chernivtsi University[20], a national university[62], in Ukraine[63], founded in 1875[64]. Doctoral students include Erwin Kruppa[65], a mathematician[66], 1885–1967[67], of Austria[68]; Karl Menger[69], a mathematician[70], 1902–1985[71], of Austria[72], awarded the Richard Lieben prize[73], specialised in mathematics[74]; Kurt Gödel[75]; Fritz Hohenberg[76]; Witold Hurewicz[77]; and Felix Frankl[78].

Recognition

Hans Hahn received the Lieben Prize[27].

Personal Life

Hans Hahn was married to Eleonore Hahn[13].

Death and Burial

Hans Hahn died on July 24, 1934[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hans Hahn include Hahn decomposition theorem[79], a theorem[80] and Hahn–Banach theorem[81], a theorem[82].

Why It Matters

Hans Hahn has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

He has been cited as an influence by Olga Taussky-Todd[84], a mathematician[85], 1906–1995[86], of Austria[87], awarded the Noether Lecture[88], specialised in mathematics[89].

Entities named for him include Hahn decomposition theorem[79], a theorem[80] and Hahn–Banach theorem[81], a theorem[82].

His notable doctoral advisees include Witold Hurewicz[90], a mathematician[91], 1904–1956[92], of Poland[93], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[94], specialised in mathematics[95]; Karl Menger[96], a mathematician[97], 1902–1985[98], of Austria[99], awarded the Richard Lieben prize[100], specialised in mathematics[101]; and Kurt Gödel[102], a mathematician[103], 1906–1978[104], of United States[105], awarded the National Medal of Science[106], specialised in set theory[107].

FAQs

Where was Hans Hahn born?

Born in Vienna[2], Hans Hahn…

Where did Hans Hahn die?

Hans Hahn died in Vienna[4].

Who were Hans Hahn's parents?

Hans Hahn's father was Ludwig Benedikt Hahn[11]. Hans Hahn's mother was Emma Maria Hahn[12].

Who was Hans Hahn married to?

Hans Hahn's spouses include Eleonore Hahn[13].

What did Hans Hahn do for work?

Hans Hahn worked as mathematician[6], philosopher[7], topologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Hans Hahn go to school?

Hans Hahn was educated at University of Vienna[21], University of Göttingen[22], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], and TU Wien[24].

What awards did Hans Hahn receive?

Honors received include Lieben Prize[27].

Who did Hans Hahn influence?

Hans Hahn has been cited as an influence by Olga Taussky-Todd[84].

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