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Georg Faber

1877 – 1966

Mathematician

Mathematician University teacher
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About Georg Faber

Lived 1877 – 1966 (aged 88). Georg Faber was a German mathematician and university teacher.

Georg Faber (5 April 1877 – 7 March 1966) was a German mathematician who introduced Faber polynomials, Faber series, the Lévy C curve, and Faber–Schauder systems.

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Important facts

Born
5 April 1877, Kaiserslautern
Birth century
19th century
Died
7 March 1966, Munich
Occupation
Mathematician, university teacher
Nationality
Germany
Education
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, University of Göttingen, University of Würzburg
Employers
University of Tübingen, Technical University of Stuttgart, Technical University of Munich, University of Königsberg
Awards
Bavarian Order of Merit; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georg Faber?

mathematician (1877-1966)

When was Georg Faber born?

Georg Faber was born on 5 April 1877 in Kaiserslautern.

When did Georg Faber die?

Georg Faber died on 7 March 1966 in Munich.

What was Georg Faber's occupation?

Georg Faber was a mathematician and university teacher.

What nationality was Georg Faber?

Georg Faber was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georg Faber

· Wikidata: Q1504181

· DBpedia: Georg Faber

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