Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen
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Summary
Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was born on February 15, 1839[1], in Esbjerg[2]. He died on January 6, 1920[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], historian of mathematics[6], university teacher[7], scientist[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Varde[11], Grimstrup[12]
- Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[13]
- Father: Frederik Ludvig Bang Zeuthen[14]
- Child: Frederik Ludvig Bang von Zeuthen[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[16]
- Occupation: historian of science[17]
- Field of work: mathematics[18], algebraic geometry[19], curve[20], history of mathematics[21], history of science[22], surface[23]
- Position held: rector[24]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[25], Den Polytekniske Læreanstalt[26]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[27], University of Paris[28]
- Notable work: Zeuthen–Segre invariant[29]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[30], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[31], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[32], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[33], honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[34]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[35], Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[36], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[37], Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[38], Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[39], French Academy of Sciences[40], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[41], Academy of Sciences of Turin[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Family: Zeuthen family[44]
- Commons category: Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen[45]
- Family name: Zeuthen[46]
- Given name: Hieronymus[47], Georg[48]
- Work location: Copenhagen[49], Paris[50]
- Academic thesis: Q137053528[51]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[52], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[54], Danish[55], French[56]
Why It Matters
Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen born?
Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was born in Esbjerg[2].
Where did Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen die?
Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen died in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's parents?
Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen's father was Frederik Ludvig Bang Zeuthen[14].
What did Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen do for work?
Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen worked as a mathematician[5], historian of mathematics[6], university teacher[7], scientist[8], and editor[9].
Where did Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen go to school?
Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen was educated at University of Copenhagen[27] and University of Paris[28].
What awards did Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[30], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[31], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[32], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[33].