About Heinrich Scherk
Lived 1798 – 1885 (aged 86). Heinrich Scherk was a German mathematician, astronomer and university teacher, known for Prime number and Scherk surface.
Heinrich Ferdinand Scherk (27 October 1798 – 4 October 1885) was a German mathematician notable for his work on minimal surfaces and the distribution of prime numbers. He is also notable as the doctoral advisor of Ernst Kummer.
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Who was Heinrich Scherk?
German mathematician (1798–1885)
When was Heinrich Scherk born?
Heinrich Scherk was born on 27 October 1798 in Poznań.
When did Heinrich Scherk die?
Heinrich Scherk died on 4 October 1885 in Bremen.
What was Heinrich Scherk's occupation?
Heinrich Scherk was a mathematician, astronomer and university teacher.
What was Heinrich Scherk known for?
Heinrich Scherk was known for Prime number and Scherk surface.
What nationality was Heinrich Scherk?
Heinrich Scherk was German.
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