Max Born

Mathematician

Birthday December 11, 1882

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Germany

DEATH DATE Jan 5, 1970 (87)

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About

Famous physicist and mathematician, who was instrumental in the development of quantum mechanics. He was also known for his research into solid-state physics and optics.

Before Fame

He was appointed scribe for his professor, Hilbert, who would become his mentor.

Trivia

In 1954, he shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with Walther Bothe for his statistical interpretation of the wave function.

Family Life

He got married to Martha E. Hedwig on August 2, 1913 and they had 3 children together.

Associated With

Another famous mathematician like him was Sir Isaac Newton.