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Wilhelm Ackermann
German mathematician best known for the Ackermann function (1896–1962).
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Wilhelm Ackermann was a German mathematician best known for the Ackermann function. Born on 29 March 1896 in Herscheid, Ackermann died on 24 December 1962 in Lüdenscheid at the age of 66.
Notable works include BIT predicate, Ackermann ordinal and Ackermann set theory. Ackermann studied at University of Göttingen.
With a Wikipedia article in 33 languages, Wilhelm Ackermann is No. 51,234 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 March 1896, Herscheid
- Died
- 24 December 1962, Lüdenscheid (aged 66)
- Country
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as
- Mathematician, philosopher, secondary school teacher
- Field
- Science
- Party
- Nazi Party
- Education
- University of Göttingen
- Languages
- German
- Wikipedia editions
- 33
Did you know
66
Lived to 66.
29 Mar
Shares a birthday with John Tyler and John Major.
33
Has a Wikipedia article in 33 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Notable works
Notable works
- BIT predicate
- Ackermann ordinal
- Ackermann set theory
- Ackermann function
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