Wilhelm Ackermann
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Wilhelm Friedrich Ackermann (/ˈækərmən/; German: [ˈakɐˌman]; 29 March 1896 – 24 December 1962) was a German mathematician and logician best known for his work in mathematical logic[1] and the Ackermann function, an important example in the theory of computation.
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Born | (1896-03-29)29 March 1896 |
Died | 24 December 1962(1962-12-24) (aged 66) |
Nationality | German |
Alma mater | University of Göttingen |
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Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics |
Doctoral advisor | David Hilbert |
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