André Sainte-Laguë

French mathematician (1882-1950)
Person human Q522666
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André Sainte-Laguë

Summary

André Sainte-Laguë is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Martin-Curton[2]. He was born on April 20, 1882[3]. He died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 18, 1950[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], science writer[7], and professeur agrégé[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (307 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • André Sainte-Laguë's place of birth was Saint-Martin-Curton[2].
  • André Sainte-Laguë died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • André Sainte-Laguë was born on April 20, 1882[3].
  • André Sainte-Laguë died on January 18, 1950[5].
  • André Sainte-Laguë held citizenship in France[10].
  • André Sainte-Laguë worked as a mathematician[6].
  • André Sainte-Laguë's professions included science writer[7].
  • André Sainte-Laguë's professions included professeur agrégé[8].
  • André Sainte-Laguë's field of work was graph theory[11].
  • André Sainte-Laguë held the position of president[12].
  • André Sainte-Laguë held the position of president[13].
  • André Sainte-Laguë was employed by Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14].
  • André Sainte-Laguë was employed by Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[15].
  • André Sainte-Laguë's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[16].
  • André Sainte-Laguë received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17].
  • André Sainte-Laguë received the Resistance Medal[18].
  • André Sainte-Laguë received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • André Sainte-Laguë was a member of Temporary Consultative Assembly[20].
  • André Sainte-Laguë was a member of Confédération des travailleurs intellectuels[21].
  • André Sainte-Laguë was a member of Société des agrégés[22].
  • André Sainte-Laguë was a member of French Resistance[23].
  • André Sainte-Laguë is recorded as male[24].
  • André Sainte-Laguë's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • André Sainte-Laguë's archives at is recorded as International Institute of Social History[26].
  • André Sainte-Laguë earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[27].

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Origins and Family

André Sainte-Laguë's place of birth was Saint-Martin-Curton[2]. He was born on April 20, 1882[3].

Education

André Sainte-Laguë's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], science writer[7], and professeur agrégé[8]. André Sainte-Laguë's field of work was graph theory[11]. Employers include Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[14], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30] and Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[15], a school[31], in France[32], founded in 1794[33], headquartered in rue Saint-Martin[34]. Positions held include president[12], a position[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], a courage award[36], in France[37], founded in 1915[38]; Resistance Medal[18], a medallion[39], in France[40], founded in 1943[41]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a Q1499804[42], in France[43], founded in 1802[44].

Death and Burial

André Sainte-Laguë died on January 18, 1950[5]. He passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for André Sainte-Laguë include Sainte-Laguë method[45].

Why It Matters

André Sainte-Laguë ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (307 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Sainte-Laguë method[45].

FAQs

Where was André Sainte-Laguë born?

Born in Saint-Martin-Curton[2], André Sainte-Laguë…

Where did André Sainte-Laguë die?

André Sainte-Laguë passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did André Sainte-Laguë do for work?

André Sainte-Laguë worked as mathematician[6], science writer[7], and professeur agrégé[8].

Where did André Sainte-Laguë go to school?

André Sainte-Laguë was educated at École Normale Supérieure[16].

What awards did André Sainte-Laguë receive?

Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[17], Resistance Medal[18], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Cairn.info. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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