Marcel Grossmann
mathematician (1878-1936)
1878 — 1936
Quick Facts
Profession
mathematician (1878-1936)
Born
April 9, 1878
Died
1936 (age ~58)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher
SwitzerlandBorn in BudapestDied in Zurich
1878
Born in Budapest (1878-04-09)
1896
EducationStudied at ETH Zurich (1896–1900)
1936
Died in Zurich
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Marcel Grossmann was a Swiss mathematician who was a friend and classmate of Albert Einstein. Grossmann came from an old Swiss family in Zürich. His father managed a textile factory. He became a Professor of Mathematics at the Federal Polytechnic School in Zürich, today the ETH Zurich, specializing in descriptive geometry.
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Who is Marcel Grossmann?+
Marcel Grossmann was a Swiss mathematician who was a friend and classmate of Albert Einstein. Grossmann came from an old Swiss family in Zürich. His father managed a textile factory. He became a Professor of Mathematics at the Federal Polytechnic School in Zürich, today the ETH Zurich, specializing
What does the name Marcel mean?+
The name Marcel means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is of German origin.
When was Marcel Grossmann born?+
Marcel Grossmann was born on April 9, 1878.
When did Marcel Grossmann die?+
Marcel Grossmann died in 1936, at approximately 58 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.
The name Marcel is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcel — April 9, 1878
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— a passerby
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Legend.
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