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Adolf Kneser

1862 – 1930

German mathematician

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About Adolf Kneser

Lived 1862 – 1930 (aged 67). Adolf Kneser was a German mathematician and university teacher, known for Four-vertex theorem, Jacobi elliptic functions and Kneser's theorem (differential equations).

Adolf Kneser (19 March 1862 – 24 January 1930) was a German mathematician.

He was born in Grüssow, Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and died in Breslau, Germany.

He is the father of the mathematician Hellmuth Kneser and the grandfather of the mathematician Martin Kneser.

Kneser is known for the first proof of the four-vertex theorem that applied in general to non-convex curves. Kneser's theorem on differential equations is named after him, and provides criteria to decide whether a differential equation is oscillating. He is also one of the namesakes of the Tait–Kneser theorem on osculating circles.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Four-vertex theorem, Jacobi elliptic functions, Kneser's theorem (differential equations), Tait–Kneser theorem
Education
Frederick William University Berlin, University of Rostock, Heidelberg University, University of Berlin
Positions held
Chairperson, Rector
Employers
University of Tartu, Bergakademie Berlin, University of Wrocław
Also known as
Julius Karl Christian Adolf Kneser

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adolf Kneser?

German mathematician (1862–1930)

When was Adolf Kneser born?

Adolf Kneser was born on 19 March 1862 in Grüssow.

When did Adolf Kneser die?

Adolf Kneser died on 24 January 1930 in Wrocław.

What was Adolf Kneser's occupation?

Adolf Kneser was a mathematician and university teacher.

What was Adolf Kneser known for?

Adolf Kneser was known for Four-vertex theorem, Jacobi elliptic functions, Kneser's theorem (differential equations) and Tait–Kneser theorem.

What nationality was Adolf Kneser?

Adolf Kneser was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adolf Kneser

· Wikidata: Q68519

· DBpedia: Adolf Kneser

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