Education
First Moscow grammar school. Moscow State University.
Botanist mathematician philosopher university professor
First Moscow grammar school. Moscow State University.
His name is sometimes spelled Wasili Jakowlewitsch Zinger. Zinger was born in Moscow (Russia). His father was a teacher of mathematics.
Zinger graduated in 1859 from Moscow University, where he majored in mathematics.
He earned his doctoral degree in 1867. He also wrote some philosophical essays.
Zinger as botanist
Zinger was also a botanist and wrote some works about the plants of central Russia. Zingeria of the Poaceae was named in honour of Vasily Zinger.
Zinger was an active member of the Moscow Mathematical Society and the president of the Society (1886–1891).