Monument5d18abc6…147bPlace of Remembrance
Hugo Steinhaus
Commemorating a Mathematician in Göttingen
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This marble plaque commemorates mathematician Hugo Steinhaus, who worked in Göttingen from 1908 to 1911. It was established by the Göttingen City Archives in 2018.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- June 2, 2018
Guided Story
You're standing before a marble plaque dedicated to Hugo Steinhaus, an eminent mathematician. He worked here in Göttingen from 1908 to 1911. This plaque was established by the Göttingen City Archives, marking its place since June 2, 2018. If you look slightly to your left, you'll notice the Max-Planck-Gymnasium, about 116 meters away. Further east, approximately 134 meters, stands another memorial dedicated to Hermann Minkowski. Take a moment to reflect on the significance of this commemoration.
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Location
Nearby
Deutsches Theater
163 m away
Hermann Minkowski
134 m away
Alter Botanischer Garten
390 m away
Albrecht
166 m away
Städtisches Museum
411 m away
Göttingen Convention Center
294 m away
St. Paul
312 m away
Akademie der Wissenschaften
420 m away
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