Wilhelm Killing

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Wilhelm Killing

Mathematics

#117

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Geometry

#16

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Measure Theory

#6569

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Why Is Wilhelm Killing Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Wilhelm Karl Joseph Killing was a German mathematician who made important contributions to the theories of Lie algebras, Lie groups, and non-Euclidean geometry. Life Killing studied at the University of Münster and later wrote his dissertation under Karl Weierstrass and Ernst Kummer at Berlin in 1872. He taught in gymnasia from 1868 to 1872. In 1875, he married Anna Commer, who was the daughter of a music lecturer. He became a professor at the seminary college Collegium Hosianum in Braunsberg . He took holy orders in order to take his teaching position. He became rector of the college and chair of the town council. As a professor and administrator Killing was widely liked and respected. Finally, in 1892 he became a professor at the University of Münster.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Wilhelm Killing?

Wilhelm Killing is affiliated with the following schools:

• Humboldt University of Berlin
• University of Münster