Jacob Gustav Jacob Jacobi
German mathematician (1804–1851)
1804 — 1851
Quick Facts
Profession
German mathematician (1804–1851)
Born
December 10, 1804
Died
1851 (age ~47)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, mathematician, university teacher
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in PotsdamDied in Berlin
1804
Born in Potsdam (1804-12-10)
1816
EducationStudied at Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Gymnasium (1816–1821)
1821
EducationStudied at Frederick William University Berlin (1821–1824)
1830
AwardGrand prix des sciences mathématiques
1833
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1851
Died in Berlin
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Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi was a German mathematician who made fundamental contributions to elliptic functions, dynamics, differential equations, determinants and number theory.
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Who is Jacob Gustav Jacob Jacobi?+
Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi was a German mathematician who made fundamental contributions to elliptic functions, dynamics, differential equations, determinants and number theory.
What does the name Jacob mean?+
The name Jacob means "A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.". It is of English origin.
When was Jacob Gustav Jacob Jacobi born?+
Jacob Gustav Jacob Jacobi was born on December 10, 1804.
When did Jacob Gustav Jacob Jacobi die?+
Jacob Gustav Jacob Jacobi died in 1851, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.
The name Jacob is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew. One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh.. Etymology: From Iacob, from Iācōbus, from Ἰάκωβος, from lit=he will/shall heel, from t=heel. James.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jacob — December 10, 1804
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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