Gotthold Eisenstein

Gotthold Eisenstein
Gotthold Eisenstein
Born(1823-04-16)16 April 1823
Berlin, Prussia
Died11 October 1852(1852-10-11) (aged 29)
Berlin, Prussia
NationalityGerman
Alma materUniversity of Berlin
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
Doctoral advisorErnst Eduard Kummer
Nikolaus Wolfgang Fischer

Ferdinand Gotthold Max Eisenstein (16 April 1823 – 11 October 1852) was a German mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory and analysis. Born in Berlin, Prussia, to Jewish parents who converted to Protestantism before his birth,[1] Eisenstein displayed exceptional mathematical talent from a young age.

  1. ^ "Eisenstein biography". Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2011-09-23.