Emanuel Björling

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Emanuel Gabriel Björling
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Born2 December 1808
DiedNovember 3, 1872(1872-11-03) (aged 63)
Västerås
NationalitySwedish
OccupationMathematician
Spouse(s)Sofia Emilia Bottiger
Academic background

Emanuel Gabriel Björling (2 December 1808 – 3 November 1872)[1] was a Swedish mathematician. He was the father of mathematician Carl Fabian Björling.

Career[]

In 1836, he became the associate professor of mechanics at the University of Uppsala.[1][2] He was a lecturer and later a rector at Västerås grammar school.[1] He is most well known for the Björling problem.[1]

In 1850, he became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Rding, Lars G\aa (1998). Mathematics and Mathematicians - Lars Gårding - Google Books. ISBN 9780821890455. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  2. ^ Broden, T. Swedish biographical dictionary. Retrieved 2017-09-07.

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