Frieda Nugel facts for kids
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Frieda Nugel
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| Born | 18 June 1884 Cottbus, Germany
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| Died | 6 November 1966 (aged 82) Bad Godesberg, Germany
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| Nationality | German |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
Frieda Nugel (1884–1966) was an amazing German mathematician and a champion for civil rights. She was one of the very first women in Germany to earn a special degree called a doctorate in mathematics. She got her PhD from Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg in 1912.
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Early Life and Learning
Frieda Nugel was born on June 18, 1884, in a town called Cottbus in Germany. She was the fourth of six children. Her father was a musician.
Frieda went to school for girls in Cottbus until 1901. Then, she went to a high school for girls until 1906. After that, she passed a special test in Berlin to become a teacher. When she returned to Cottbus, she worked as a private tutor, helping the Von Werdeck family with their studies. She also kept studying math and passed advanced exams.
Becoming a Mathematician
In 1906, Frieda became a certified teacher. She continued to work as a private tutor. In 1907, she started studying at a university in Berlin. She later moved to Munich in 1909, and then to Halle in the same year.
Frieda Nugel made history in 1912 when she earned her PhD in mathematics. This was a huge achievement, especially for a woman at that time. It showed how smart and determined she was!
Teaching and Family
After getting her PhD, Frieda taught at a girls' school in Cottbus for two years. In 1914, she married Louis Hahn. They had four children, with their first child born in 1915.
Frieda moved with her husband to different towns, including Altena and Emden. Her husband worked at his family's newspaper business. During World War I (from 1914 to 1918), she taught part-time at two schools. After the war, until 1927, she mostly taught privately. She also wrote articles to support civil rights and better education for women. She believed women should have more opportunities.
In 1927, her husband's newspaper business had problems. Frieda then got a part-time job at a school in Emden. By 1930, she had a permanent teaching job there. She taught subjects like mathematics, physics, and German.
During World War II (1939-1945), Frieda saw her city of Emden bombed. Her two sons served as officers in the war, and sadly, both were killed in 1944.
Later Years and Awards
Frieda Nugel retired from teaching in 1945 when she was 61 years old. Her husband passed away in 1952. In 1955, she moved to Bad Godesberg to be closer to her family.
In 1962, something special happened. The Mathematics and Natural Sciences department at Halle University gave her a "Golden Doctoral Diploma." This award celebrated the 50th anniversary of her PhD! It was a wonderful way to honor her achievements.
Frieda Nugel passed away on November 6, 1966, in Bad Godesberg. She is remembered as a brilliant mathematician and a strong advocate for women's rights and education.
Published Works
Frieda Nugel wrote several important works during her lifetime:
- Die Schraubenlinien. Eine monographische Darstellung (1912)
- This was her PhD paper, all about "The helices," which are spiral shapes.
- Die deutsche Hausfrau und der Krieg (1916)
- This book, "The German Housewife and the War," talked about how German wives managed their homes during wartime while also trying to achieve their own goals.
- Frauenbewegung und Kinderemanzipation (1919)
- In "The Women's Movement and Child Emancipation," she advised the women's movement to focus on their main goals and not get sidetracked by other causes.
- Die Frau in der Gemeindeverwaltung (1921)
- "The Woman in Local Administration" encouraged younger women to use their new right to vote. She wanted them to learn about candidates and issues so they could make smart choices.
- Das Oberlyzeum (1924)
- This was an essay about her observations as a teacher.
- Staat und Stadt Hamburg: Die dreijährige Grundschule vom Standpunkt der Mutter (1925)
- This piece, "State and City of Hamburg: The Primary School From a Mother's Standpoint," looked at the good and bad points of how students moved from primary to secondary school.
See also
In Spanish: Frieda Nugel para niños
