Gerhard Gentzen
German mathematician (1909-1945)
1909 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
German mathematician (1909-1945)
Born
November 24, 1909
Died
1945 (age ~36)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher, pedagogue
Weimar RepublicBorn in GreifswaldDied in Prague
1909
Born in Greifswald (1909-11-24)
1928
EducationStudied at University of Greifswald (1928–1929)
1929
EducationStudied at University of Göttingen (1929–1930)
1930
EducationStudied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1930–1930)
1930
EducationStudied at Frederick William University Berlin (1930–1931)
1931
EducationFrequently Asked Questions
Who is Gerhard Gentzen?+
Gerhard Gentzen is German mathematician (1909-1945). Born in 1909.
What does the name Gerhard mean?+
The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.
When was Gerhard Gentzen born?+
Gerhard Gentzen was born on November 24, 1909.
When did Gerhard Gentzen die?+
Gerhard Gentzen died in 1945, at approximately 36 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert
The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerhard — November 24, 1909
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Respect.
— .
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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