About Herman Valentiner
Lived 1850 – 1913 (aged 63). Herman Valentiner was a Danish mathematician and university teacher, known for Valentiner group.
Herman Valentiner (8 May 1850 – 17 September 1913) was a Danish mathematician who introduced the Valentiner group in 1889.
Valentiner earned his Ph.D. in 1881 from the University of Copenhagen with a thesis on space curves, and took a teaching position. However, soon afterwards he moved to a Danish life insurance company.
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Who was Herman Valentiner?
Danish mathematician (1850-1913)
When was Herman Valentiner born?
Herman Valentiner was born on 8 May 1850 in Gjorslev.
When did Herman Valentiner die?
Herman Valentiner died on 17 September 1913 in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen.
What was Herman Valentiner's occupation?
Herman Valentiner was a mathematician and university teacher.
What was Herman Valentiner known for?
Herman Valentiner was known for Valentiner group.
What nationality was Herman Valentiner?
Herman Valentiner was Danish.
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