Wilhelm Jordan (geodesist)
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Wilhelm Jordan (1 March 1842, Ellwangen, Württemberg – 17 April 1899, Hanover) was a German geodesist who conducted surveys in Germany and Africa and founded the German geodesy journal.
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Wilhelm Jordan | |
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Born | (1842-03-01)1 March 1842 Ellwangen, Germany |
Died | 17 April 1899(1899-04-17) (aged 57) Hanover |
Nationality | German |
Known for | Gauss–Jordan elimination |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geodesy Geometry |
Institutions | Technical University of Hannover |
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