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Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs

1915 – 1997

German mathematician

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Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 81). Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs was a German mathematician and university teacher.

Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs (May 19, 1915 – February 24, 1997) was a British mathematician specializing in complex analysis. His main area of research was Nevanlinna theory.

Fuchs received his Ph.D. in 1941 from the University of Cambridge, under the direction of Albert Ingham. He joined the faculty of Cornell University in 1950 and spent the rest of his career there.

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Important facts

Born

19 May 1915, Munich

Birth century

20th century

Died

24 February 1997, Ithaca

Occupation

Mathematician, university teacher

Nationality

Germany

Education

University of Cambridge, Johanneum Breslau, Cornell University

Employers

Cornell University

Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship

Also known as

Wolfgang Fuchs

People in Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Albert Ingham

1900 – 1967

Mathematician

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs?

German mathematician (1915–1997)

When was Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs born?

Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs was born on 19 May 1915 in Munich.

When did Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs die?

Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs died on 24 February 1997 in Ithaca.

What was Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs's occupation?

Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs was a mathematician and university teacher.

What nationality was Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs?

Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs

· Wikidata: Q72994

· DBpedia: Wolfgang Heinrich Johannes Fuchs

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