Ernst Zermelo
Mathematician, Academic
1871 – 1953
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Who was Ernst Zermelo?
Ernst Friedrich Ferdinand Zermelo was a German logician and mathematician, whose work has major implications for the foundations of mathematics. He is known for his role in developing Zermelo–Fraenkel axiomatic set theory and his proof of the well-ordering theorem.
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- Born
- Jul 27, 1871
Berlin - Nationality
- Germany
- Profession
- Education
- Humboldt University of Berlin
- Lived in
- Berlin
- Died
- May 21, 1953
Freiburg im Breisgau
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on July 23, 2013
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