Max Dehn Scientist

Max Wilhelm Dehn (November 13, 1878 – June 27, 1952) was a German-born American mathematician and student of David Hilbert. He is most famous for his work in geometry, topology and geometric group theory. He is also known for being the first to resolve one of Hilbert's well-known 23 problems. Dehn's students include Ott-Heinrich Keller, Ruth Moufang, Wilhelm Magnus, and the artist Dorothea Rockburne.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 13, 1878
Birth place	German Empire , Hamburg
Date of death	June 27, 1952
Place of death	Black Mountain North Carolina
Education	University of Göttingen