Georg Cantor
German mathematician, inventor of set theory (1845–1918).
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Georg Cantor was a German mathematician, inventor of set theory. Born on 3 March 1845 in Saint Petersburg, Cantor died on 6 January 1918 in Halle (Saale) at the age of 72.
Notable works include list of things named after Georg Cantor. Cantor studied at Frederick William University Berlin and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Honours include Sylvester Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 115 languages, Georg Cantor is No. 7,988 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 March 1845, Saint Petersburg
- Died
- 6 January 1918, Halle (Saale) (aged 72)
- Country
- German Reich
- Known as
- Mathematician
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Frederick William University Berlin, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
- Languages
- German
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 115
Did you know
Lived to 72.
Shares a birthday with Alexander Graham Bell and Benedict of Nursia.
One of 384 people in the Index born in Saint Petersburg, with Dmitry Medvedev.
Has a Wikipedia article in 115 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherGeorg Woldemar Cantor
- MotherMaria Cantor
- SpouseVally Cantor
- SiblingConstantin Cantor
- SiblingSophie Nobiling
- ChildErich Cantor
- ChildElse Cantor
Honours and works
Awards
- Sylvester Medal1904
Notable works
- List of things named after Georg Cantor
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