David Hilbert
German mathematician (1862–1943)
1862 — 1943
Quick Facts
Profession
German mathematician (1862–1943)
Born
January 23, 1862
Died
1943 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physicist, mathematician, university teacher
German EmpireBorn in KaliningradDied in Göttingen
1862
Born in Kaliningrad (1862-01-23)
1903
AwardLobachevsky Prize
1903
AwardPoncelet Prize
1906
AwardCothenius Medal
1907
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1910
AwardBolyai Prize
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David Hilbert was a German mathematician and philosopher of mathematics and one of the most influential mathematicians of his time.
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Who is David Hilbert?+
David Hilbert was a German mathematician and philosopher of mathematics and one of the most influential mathematicians of his time.
What does the name David mean?+
The name David means "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is of English origin.
When was David Hilbert born?+
David Hilbert was born on January 23, 1862.
When did David Hilbert die?+
David Hilbert died in 1943, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Δαβίδ)
The name David is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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David — January 23, 1862
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