Talk:Theodor Kaluza

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Some sources give him as a German and some as a Polish mathematician. Granted his family came from Ratibor (which is now Raciboz, Poland; consider that his family was living in Raciboz long before the Partitions), and his name being Polish, it may be more accurate.

[edit] Kaluza's nationality

As far as I'm concerned, Theodor's father, Max Kaluza was in fact German (ie. he thought of himself as one). Certainly, German of Polish origin -- the name is evident. This is a common mistake to call Kaluza a Pole (in fact, `Kałuża'), but it's rather unjustified. Hence, I removed the link to `Polish physicists'. If in doubt, ask one of them :)

--83.31.171.158 21:16, 7 September 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Get off!

I'd like to request that whoever gives Mr. Kaluza these strange new life stories, to stop postin' their crazy talk and just back to writing articles.