| Birth Day | January 31, 1928 |
| Birth Place | Germany |
| Age | 92 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | 15 August 2002(2002-08-15) (aged 74)\nErlangen, Germany |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Alma mater | University of Erlangen-Nuremberg |
| Awards | Bavarian Order of Merit Fellow of the Leopoldina Chauvenet Prize (1980) |
| Fields | Mathematician |
| Institutions | University of Erlangen-Nuremberg |
| Doctoral students | Karl-Theodor Sturm |
Heinz Bauer, famously known as Media in Germany, is a prominent figure in the media industry. With an estimated net worth of $1.8 billion in 2024, he has established himself as a highly successful media entrepreneur. Over the years, Heinz Bauer has demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate the evolving media landscape, building a strong business empire. His expertise and strategic vision have propelled him to the forefront of the industry, solidifying his reputation as a pioneering force. As a trailblazer, Heinz Bauer's achievements continue to shape the media landscape in Germany, making him a revered figure in the field.
Bauer studied at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and received his PhD there in 1953 under the supervision of Otto Haupt and finished his habilitation in 1956, both for work with Otto Haupt. After a short time from 1961 to 1965 as professor at the University of Hamburg he stayed his whole career at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. His research focus was the Potential theory, Probability theory and Functional analysis
Bauer received the Chauvenet Prize in 1980 and became a member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in 1986. Bauer died in Erlangen.
