Magnus Mittag-Leffler
Swedish mathematician (1846–1927)
1846 — 1927
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish mathematician (1846–1927)
Born
March 16, 1846
Died
1927 (age ~81)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
scientist, entrepreneur, mathematician
SwedenBorn in StockholmDied in Djursholm
1846
Born in Stockholm (1846-03-16)
1855
EducationStudied at Klara skola (1855–1861)
1861
EducationStudied at Stockholm gymnasium (1861–1865)
1865
EducationStudied at Uppsala University (1865–1872)
1882
Positioneditor (1882–1927)
1896
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
About
Magnus Gustaf "Gösta" Mittag-Leffler was a Swedish mathematician. His mathematical contributions are connected chiefly with the theory of functions that today is called complex analysis. He founded the prestigious mathematical periodical Acta Mathematica and was its editor for 40 years.
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Who is Magnus Mittag-Leffler?+
Magnus Gustaf "Gösta" Mittag-Leffler was a Swedish mathematician. His mathematical contributions are connected chiefly with the theory of functions that today is called complex analysis. He founded the prestigious mathematical periodical Acta Mathematica and was its editor for 40 years.
What does the name Magnus mean?+
The name Magnus means "A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Magnus Mittag-Leffler born?+
Magnus Mittag-Leffler was born on March 16, 1846.
When did Magnus Mittag-Leffler die?+
Magnus Mittag-Leffler died in 1927, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.
The name Magnus is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
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Animated, active, energetic
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Water — emotions, purification, flow
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Ash
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Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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