Hermann Schubert

Hermann Cäsar Hannibal Schubert (22 May 1848 – 20 July 1911) was a German mathematician.

This article is about the mathematician. For the politician (1886–1938), see Hermann Schubert (politician). For the economist (born 1964), see Hermann Schubert (economist).
Hermann Schubert
Hermann Cäsar Hannibal Schubert
Born(1848-05-22)22 May 1848
Potsdam, Brandenburg, Prussia
Died20 July 1911(1911-07-20) (aged 63)
Hamburg, Germany
NationalityGerman
Alma materUniversität Berlin
Known forEnumerative geometry
Schubert calculus
Scientific career
FieldsMathematician
InstitutionsRealgymnasium Andreanum

Schubert was one of the leading developers of enumerative geometry, which considers those parts of algebraic geometry that involve a finite number of solutions. In 1874, Schubert won a prize for solving a question posed by Zeuthen. Schubert calculus was named after him.

Schubert tutored Adolf Hurwitz at the Realgymnasium Andreanum in Hildesheim, Hanover, and arranged for Hurwitz to study under Felix Klein at University.

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