Biography of Cornelius Lanczos

Cornelius Lanczos (* 2. February 1893 in Székesfehérvár; † 25. June 1974 in Budapest) was an ungarischer Mathematiker und Physiker. He was 81 years old. He was married to Maria Rupp. His education included Eötvös Loránd University and University of Szeged. He worked at National Institute of Standards and Technology, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, University of Freiburg, Goethe University Frankfurt, Purdue University and Boeing. He was awarded the Chauvenet Prize. He was buried at Farkasrét Jewish cemetery.