Friedrich Gottlieb von Busse

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Friedrich Gottlieb Busse , from 1811 by Busse , (born April 3, 1756 in Gardelegen , † February 4, 1835 in Freiberg ) was a German mathematician , administrative officer and university professor .

Life

Busse was the son of superintendent Thomas Christian Busse. He graduated from school in Gardelegen. After the death of his father, he first went to high school in Salzwedel , then to the Magdeburg convent school , which he graduated in 1775. At first he wanted to succeed his father and therefore began studying theology at the University of Halle . Here he graduated in 1778 with very good results. However, his enthusiasm was for mathematics and pedagogy , which he then devoted himself to.

Buses received for April 1, 1779 a reputation as a professor and board member at Philanthropinum Dessau . Here he became known at the court of Anhalt-Dessau and in 1785 received the education of the Hereditary Prince Friedrich of Anhalt-Dessau . When the Philanthropinum was closed in 1793, Prince Leopold III placed him. at the Dessauer Hof. During this time, Busse made a living in hydraulic engineering, in the management of fire extinguishing and in the organization of a widow's fund in the Principality and was awarded the title of Councilor in 1799 .

On December 12, 1801, Busse followed a call as professor of mathematics, physics and mining engineering at the Saxon mining academy in Freiberg . He was also appointed to the Commission Council. The philosophy faculty of the university awarded him an honorary doctorate ( Dr. phil. Hc ) in 1808 . In 1810 he was elected to the council of the city of Freiberg and received the office of senator . On June 29, 1811, King Friedrich August of Saxony paid tribute to Busses by raising him to the nobility , and in 1817 by being appointed to the royal Saxon mountain commissioner. The University of Wilna awarded him the title of Honorary Professor in 1825 , and the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV in 1829 with a gold medal. In 1827 he was on full pay first professor of mathematics in the retirement offset 1829 a festival held to his service anniversary.

Busse was a member of many scientific societies. The politician Friedrich von Busse is his grandson.

Works (selection)

  • First geometry for children and youths and for common life , publishing house for scholars and artists, Dessau and Leipzig 1784.
  • Knowledge and considerations of the modern coinage for Germans , 2 volumes, Crusius, Leipzig 1795–1796.
  • Consideration of the Winterschmidt and Höll's water column machine along with suggestions for its improvement and occasional discussions about mechanics and hydraulics , Craz and Gerlach, Freiberg 1804.
  • Course and size of the softness of water , Crusius, Leipzig 1806.
  • Concise and pure presentation of the true infinitesimal calculus , 3 volumes, Arnoldi, Dresden 1825–1827.

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SURNAME Busse, Friedrich Gottlieb from
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Busse, Friedrich Gottlieb
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German mathematician, professor of mathematics and physics at the Bergakademie Freiberg
DATE OF BIRTH April 3, 1756
PLACE OF BIRTH Guards
DATE OF DEATH February 4, 1835
Place of death Freiberg