Moritz von Prasse

German mathematician
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Summary

Moritz von Prasse was born on January 1, 1769[1], in Dresden[2]. He died on January 21, 1814[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], university teacher[6], scientist[7], and dean[8]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: January 1, 1814[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Field of work: mathematics[12], mathematical analysis[13], cryptography[14]
  • Employer: Leipzig University[15]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[16]
  • Member of: Academy of Science for Public Utility[17], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[18], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Doctoral student: Johann Karl Burckhardt[21]
  • Commons category: Moritz von Prasse[22]
  • Given name: Moritz[23]
  • Work location: Leipzig[24]
  • Student of: Christian Gottlob Biener[25]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27], Latin[28]
  • Name in native language: Moritz von Prasse[29]
  • P14585: 40427[30]
  • P14608: 100814638[31]

FAQs

Where was Moritz von Prasse born?

Moritz von Prasse was born in Dresden[2].

Where did Moritz von Prasse die?

Moritz von Prasse died in Leipzig[4].

What did Moritz von Prasse do for work?

Moritz von Prasse worked as a mathematician[5], university teacher[6], scientist[7], and dean[8].

Where did Moritz von Prasse go to school?

Moritz von Prasse was educated at Leipzig University[16].

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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