Background
Hellwig, Günter was born on February 9, 1926 in Oberschöna, Germany. Son of Martin and Frida (Sohr) Hellwig.
Hellwig, Günter was born on February 9, 1926 in Oberschöna, Germany. Son of Martin and Frida (Sohr) Hellwig.
Diploma in mathematics, University Göttingen, Germany, 1949. Doctor rerum naturalium, Technology University, Berlin, 1951. Habilitation, Technology University, Berlin, 1952.
Private docent, Technology U., 1952-1958; ordinary professor, director Institute Mathematics Technology U., 1958-1966; ordinary professor, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule, Aachen, Germany, since 1966; director Institute Mathematics Rheinisch-Westfalische Techniche Hochschule, Aachen, 1966-1991.
With German Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Deutsche Mathematiker Vereinigung.
Married Birgitta Öman, March 25, 1961. Children: Annette, Armin, Veronika, Angelika.