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Aleksandr Korkin

1837 – 1908

Russian mathematician

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About Aleksandr Korkin

Lived 1837 – 1908 (aged 71). Aleksandr Korkin was a Russian mathematician and statistician, known for Partial Differential Equations.

Aleksandr Nikolayevich Korkin (; – ) was a Russian mathematician. He made contribution to the development of partial differential equations, and was second only to Chebyshev among the founders of the Saint Petersburg Mathematical School. Among others, his students included Yegor Ivanovich Zolotarev.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Partial Differential Equations
Education
Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University, Imperial St. Petersburg University, Demidov Juridical Lyceum, St Petersburg University
Employers
Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School, First Cadet Corps, Imperial St. Petersburg University
Awards
Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class
Also known as
Aleksandr Nikolayevich Korkin, Aleksandr Nikolaevich Korkin, Alexander Korkin, Alexander Nikolayevich Korkin, Alexander Nikolaevich Korkin, Alexander Nikolaus Korkin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Aleksandr Korkin?

Russian mathematician (1837-1908)

When was Aleksandr Korkin born?

Aleksandr Korkin was born on 19 February 1837 in Zhidovinovo.

When did Aleksandr Korkin die?

Aleksandr Korkin died on 19 August 1908 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Aleksandr Korkin's occupation?

Aleksandr Korkin was a mathematician and statistician.

What was Aleksandr Korkin known for?

Aleksandr Korkin was known for Partial Differential Equations.

What nationality was Aleksandr Korkin?

Aleksandr Korkin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aleksandr Korkin

· Wikidata: Q619900

· DBpedia: Aleksandr Korkin

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