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Paul Mahlo

1883 – 1971

German mathematician

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About Paul Mahlo

Lived 1883 – 1971 (aged 88). Paul Mahlo was a German mathematician.

Friedrich Paul Mahlo (born 28 July 1883 in Coswig, Duchy of Anhalt; died 20 August 1971 in Halle, Bezirk Halle) was a German mathematician.

Mahlo introduced Mahlo cardinals in 1911. He also showed that the continuum hypothesis implies the existence of a Luzin set.

Publications PhD dissertation

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Education
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Also known as
Friedrich Paul Mahlo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Mahlo?

German mathematician

When was Paul Mahlo born?

Paul Mahlo was born on 28 July 1883 in Coswig.

When did Paul Mahlo die?

Paul Mahlo died on 20 August 1971 in Halle (Saale).

What was Paul Mahlo's occupation?

Paul Mahlo was a mathematician.

What nationality was Paul Mahlo?

Paul Mahlo was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Mahlo

· Wikidata: Q111668

· DBpedia: Paul Mahlo

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