Richard Dedekind
German mathematician (1831–1916)
1831 — 1916
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Profession
German mathematician (1831–1916)
Born
October 6, 1831
Died
1916 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
mathematician, university teacher, philosopher
Duchy of BrunswickBorn in BrunswickDied in Brunswick
1831
Born in Brunswick (1831-10-06)
1838
EducationStudied at Martino-Katharineum (1838–1848)
1848
EducationStudied at Collegium Carolinum (1848–1850)
1850
EducationStudied at University of Göttingen (1850–1852)
1852
EducationStudied at Frederick William University Berlin (1852–1854)
1916
Died in Brunswick
About
Julius Wilhelm Richard Dedekind was a German mathematician who made important contributions to number theory, abstract algebra, and the axiomatic foundations of arithmetic. His best known contribution is the definition of real numbers through the notion of Dedekind cut. He is also considered a pioneer in the development of modern set theory and of the philosophy of mathematics known as logicism.
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Who is Richard Dedekind?+
Julius Wilhelm Richard Dedekind was a German mathematician who made important contributions to number theory, abstract algebra, and the axiomatic foundations of arithmetic. His best known contribution is the definition of real numbers through the notion of Dedekind cut. He is also considered a pione
What does the name Richard mean?+
The name Richard means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Richard Dedekind born?+
Richard Dedekind was born on October 6, 1831.
When did Richard Dedekind die?+
Richard Dedekind died in 1916, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.
The name Richard is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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— a curious mind
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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