About Henri Brinkman
Lived 1908 – 1961 (aged 52). Henri Brinkman was a Dutch university teacher, mathematician and physicist.
Henri Coenraad Brinkman (Amsterdam, 30 March 1908 – Delft, 11 February 1961) was a Dutch mathematician and physicist. He was a professor at the University of Groningen.
The dimensionless Brinkman number is named after him.
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Who was Henri Brinkman?
Dutch physicist (1908–1961)
When was Henri Brinkman born?
Henri Brinkman was born on 30 March 1908 in Amsterdam.
When did Henri Brinkman die?
Henri Brinkman died on 11 February 1961.
What was Henri Brinkman's occupation?
Henri Brinkman was a university teacher, mathematician and physicist.
What nationality was Henri Brinkman?
Henri Brinkman was Dutch.
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