About Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger
Lived 1836 – 1907 (aged 71). Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger was a Russian philosopher, botanist, mathematician and university teacher.
Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger (; 11 February 1836 – 2 March 1907) was a Russian mathematician, botanist and philosopher. His name is sometimes spelled Wasili Jakowlewitsch Zinger.
Biography Zinger was born in Moscow. His father was a teacher of mathematics. Zinger graduated in 1859 from Moscow University, where he majored in mathematics. He earned his doctoral degree in 1867. Zinger was an active member of the Moscow Mathematical Society and the president of the society (1886–1891).
He also wrote some philosophical essays.
Zinger as botanist Zinger was also a botanist and wrote some works about the plants of central Russia.
Zingeria of the Poaceae was named in honour of Vasily Zinger.
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Who was Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger?
Russian mathematician (1836-1907)
When was Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger born?
Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger was born on 30 January 1836 in Moscow.
When did Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger die?
Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger died on 16 February 1907 in Moscow.
What was Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger's occupation?
Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger was a philosopher, botanist, mathematician and university teacher.
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Vasili Yakovlevich Zinger was Russian.
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