Carl David Tolmé Runge
German mathematician and physicist (1856–1927).
The record
Carl David Tolmé Runge was a German mathematician and physicist. Born on 30 August 1856 in Bremen, Runge died on 3 January 1927 in Göttingen at the age of 70.
Positions held include editor (1901–1917). Notable works include Runge–Kutta method, Runge's phenomenon and Runge's theorem. Runge studied at Frederick William University Berlin and Altes Gymnasium (Bremen).
With a Wikipedia article in 38 languages, Carl David Tolmé Runge is No. 38,071 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 August 1856, Bremen
- Died
- 3 January 1927, Göttingen (aged 70)
- Country
- Germany
- Known as
- Mathematician, physicist, university teacher
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Frederick William University Berlin, Altes Gymnasium (Bremen)
- Languages
- German
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 38
Did you know
Was 45 when first editor (1901).
Lived to 70.
Shares a birthday with Ernest Rutherford and Alexander Lukashenka.
One of 40 people in the Index born in Bremen, with Angelique Kerber.
Has a Wikipedia article in 38 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1901–1917Editor
Connections
- FatherJulius Runge
- ChildIris Runge
- ChildWilhelm Runge
Notable works
Notable works
- Runge–Kutta method
- Runge's phenomenon
- Runge's theorem
- Laplace–Runge–Lenz vector
- Schumann–Runge bands
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