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Despite not having a degree, what did Weierstrass receive from a university?

  • A bursary

  • A sponsorship

  • An honorary doctorate

  • A library card

Answer

Despite not having a degree, Karl Weierstrass received an honorary doctorate from the University of Königsberg. This was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to mathematics. Weierstrass was a prolific mathematician who made significant contributions to analysis, algebra, and number theory. He is considered to be one of the most important mathematicians of the 19th century.
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