About Henrik Selberg
Lived 1906 – 1993 (aged 87). Henrik Selberg was a Norwegian mathematician, known for Complex functions and Potential theory.
Henrik Selberg (17 February 1906 – 3 September 1993) was a Norwegian mathematician. He was born in Bergen as the son of Ole Michael Ludvigsen Selberg and Anna Kristina Brigtsdatter Skeie. He was a brother of Sigmund, Arne and Atle Selberg. He was appointed professor at the University of Oslo from 1962 to 1973. He is best known for his works on complex functions and potential theory.
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Who was Henrik Selberg?
Norwegian mathematician (1906–1993)
When was Henrik Selberg born?
Henrik Selberg was born on 17 February 1906 in Bergen.
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Henrik Selberg died on 3 September 1993 in Oslo.
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Henrik Selberg was a mathematician.
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Henrik Selberg was known for Complex functions and Potential theory.
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Henrik Selberg was Norwegian.
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