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Jaan Sarv

1877 – 1954

Estonian mathematician

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About Jaan Sarv

Lived 1877 – 1954 (aged 76). Jaan Sarv was an Estonian mathematician.

Jaan Sarv (; 21 December 1877 – 23 August 1954) was an Estonian mathematician and educator. Most of his life he worked as a professor at the University of Tartu. Sarv laid the foundation of Estonian language mathematical education.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Hugo Treffner Gymnasium, Imperial University of Dorpat, University of Tartu
Employers
University of Tartu
Awards
Order of the White Star, 3rd Class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jaan Sarv's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jaan Sarv?

Estonian mathematician (1877-1954)

When was Jaan Sarv born?

Jaan Sarv was born on 21 December 1877 in Saru Rural Municipality.

When did Jaan Sarv die?

Jaan Sarv died on 23 August 1954 in Tartu.

What was Jaan Sarv's occupation?

Jaan Sarv was a mathematician.

What nationality was Jaan Sarv?

Jaan Sarv was Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jaan Sarv

· Wikidata: Q3744922

· DBpedia: Jaan Sarv

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