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Ludwig Scheeffer

1859 – 1885

Dr. phil. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 1880

Mathematician
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About Ludwig Scheeffer

Lived 1859 – 1885 (aged 26). Ludwig Scheeffer was a German mathematician.

Karl Ludwig Scheeffer (born 1 June 1859 in Königsberg; died 11 June 1885 in Munich ) was a German mathematician and university teacher.

Life Scheeffer's parents were the protestants Ludwig and Mathilda, née Broscheit. He first attended a Gymnasium in Königsberg and after his father's death transferred to the . He lectured about "Elements of differential and integral calculus", in the winter term 1884/1885, and on "Selected topic in integral calculus" and "Synthetic geometry" in the summer term 1885, At the age of 26, he died of typhoid fever. Despite the brevity of his life and academic activity, he published a number of important writings and essays.

Selected publications

Ueber einige bestimmte Integrale, betrachtet als Funktionen eines komplexen Parameters. Dreijer, Berlin 1883.

(Part I) — Part II (p. 279–296)

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Important facts

Born
1 June 1859, Königsberg
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 June 1885, Munich
Occupation
Mathematician
Nationality
Germany
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Berlin, University of Munich
Employers
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Also known as
Karl Ludwig Scheeffer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ludwig Scheeffer?

Dr. phil. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 1880

When was Ludwig Scheeffer born?

Ludwig Scheeffer was born on 1 June 1859 in Königsberg.

When did Ludwig Scheeffer die?

Ludwig Scheeffer died on 11 June 1885 in Munich.

What was Ludwig Scheeffer's occupation?

Ludwig Scheeffer was a mathematician.

What nationality was Ludwig Scheeffer?

Ludwig Scheeffer was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ludwig Scheeffer

· Wikidata: Q28038668

· DBpedia: Ludwig Scheeffer

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