MATHEMATICIANS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Steiner, Jakob (1796-1863) A Swiss mathematician, considered by many to be the greatest geometer since Apollonius of Perga. Largely self-taught, he became a professor at the University of Berlin, and was a pioneer in the field of projective geometry. Among the students on which had an important influence was Bernhard Riemann. Related category    • MATHEMATICIANS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP