Emanuel Björling

Emanuel Gabriel Björling
Born 2 December 1808
Västerås
Died November 3, 1872(1872-11-03) (aged 63)
Västerås
Nationality Swedish
Occupation Mathematician
Spouse(s) Sofia Emilia Bottiger
Academic work

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. 1 2 3 4 5 Mathematics and Mathematicians - Lars Gårding - Google Books. Books.google.co.in. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  2. ↑ Broden, T. Swedish biographical dictionary. Retrieved 2017-09-07.


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