Refers to David Hilbert (1862-1943), a German mathematician who made fundamental contributions to many areas of mathematics and mathematical logic. Often appears in mathematical concepts named after him, such as Hilbert space.
German surname meaning 'bright battle' from Old High German 'hild' (battle) + 'beraht' (bright). The mathematical usage stems from David Hilbert's profound influence on 20th-century mathematics, leading to numerous concepts bearing his name.
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