Jacob Born
German-Jewish physicist and mathematician (1882-1970)
1882 — 1970
Quick Facts
Profession
German-Jewish physicist and mathematician (1882-1970)
Born
December 11, 1882
Died
1970 (age ~88)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
scientist, physicist, mathematician
German ReichBorn in WrocławDied in Göttingen
1882
Born in Wrocław (1882-12-11)
1901
EducationStudied at University of Wrocław (1901–1904)
1902
EducationStudied at Heidelberg University (1902–1902)
1903
EducationStudied at University of Zurich (1903–1903)
1904
EducationStudied at University of Göttingen (1904–1906)
1937
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
About
Max Born was a German–British theoretical physicist who was instrumental in the development of quantum mechanics. He also made contributions to solid-state physics and optics, and supervised the work of a number of notable physicists in the 1920s and 1930s. He shared the 1954 Nobel Prize in Physics with Walther Bothe "for his fundamental research in quantum mechanics, especially for his statistical interpretation of the wavefunction."
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Who is Jacob Born?+
Max Born was a German–British theoretical physicist who was instrumental in the development of quantum mechanics. He also made contributions to solid-state physics and optics, and supervised the work of a number of notable physicists in the 1920s and 1930s. He shared the 1954 Nobel Prize in Physics
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 Born born?+
Jacob Born was born on December 11, 1882.
When did Jacob Born die?+
Jacob Born died in 1970, at approximately 88 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 11, 1882
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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