Dutch mathematician and historian of mathematics (1903–1996)
1903 — 1996
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch mathematician and historian of mathematics (1903–1996)
Born
February 2, 1903
Died
1996 (age ~93)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
mathematician, historian, university teacher
1903
Born in Amsterdam (1903-02-02)
1919
EducationStudied at University of Amsterdam (1919–1924)
1924
EducationStudied at University of Göttingen (1924–1925)
1926
EducationStudied at University of Hamburg (1926–1927)
1961
AwardFellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics
1961
AwardFrequently Asked Questions
Bartel Leendert van der Waerden is Dutch mathematician and historian of mathematics (1903–1996). Born in 1903.
Bartel Leendert van der Waerden was born on February 2, 1903.
Bartel Leendert van der Waerden died in 1996, at approximately 93 years of age.
Bartel — February 2, 1903
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Actions
honorary doctor of the University of Athens
1969
AwardCothenius Medal
1973
AwardPour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
1985
Awardhonorary doctor of the Leipzig University
1996
Died in Zurich