Ernst Hellinger | |
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 Courtesy MFO | |
| Born | September 30, 1883 |
| Died | March 28, 1950 (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Göttingen |
| Known for | Hellinger distance Hellinger integral |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Northwestern University |
| Doctoral advisor | David Hilbert |
Ernst David Hellinger (September 30, 1883 – March 28, 1950) was a German mathematician and is primarily known for his works on statistics and probability. His works include Hellinger distance and Hellinger integral which were introduced by him in 1909.