Ernest Vessiot

French mathematician (1865–1952)
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Ernest Vessiot
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Summary

Ernest Vessiot is a human[1]. Born in Marseille[2], he… he was born on March 8, 1865[3]. He died in La Bauche[4]. He died on October 17, 1952[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Vessiot's place of birth was Marseille[2].
  • Ernest Vessiot passed away in La Bauche[4].
  • Ernest Vessiot was born on March 8, 1865[3].
  • Ernest Vessiot died on October 17, 1952[5].
  • Ernest Vessiot is buried at Cimetière Communal de la Bauche[9].
  • Ernest Vessiot held citizenship in France[10].
  • Ernest Vessiot's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Ernest Vessiot's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ernest Vessiot's field of work was mathematics[11].
  • Ernest Vessiot's field of work was differential calculus[12].
  • Ernest Vessiot's field of work was integral calculus[13].
  • Ernest Vessiot held the position of director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[14].
  • Ernest Vessiot was employed by Lille University of Science and Technology[15].
  • Ernest Vessiot was employed by University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[16].
  • Ernest Vessiot was employed by University of Lyon[17].
  • Among Ernest Vessiot's employers was University of Paris[18].
  • Ernest Vessiot's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • Ernest Vessiot was educated at Lycée Thiers[20].
  • Ernest Vessiot's education included a stint at University of Paris[21].
  • Ernest Vessiot's doctoral advisor was Charles Émile Picard[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernest Vessiot is Picard–Vessiot theory[23].
  • Ernest Vessiot received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Ernest Vessiot received the Poncelet Prize[25].
  • Ernest Vessiot received the Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[26].
  • Ernest Vessiot was a member of French Academy of Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Marseille[2], Ernest Vessiot… he was born on March 8, 1865[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Thiers[20], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; and University of Paris[21], a former entity[35], in France[36], founded in 1150[37], headquartered in Paris[38]. Ernest Vessiot's doctoral advisor was Charles Émile Picard[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include mathematics[11], an academic discipline[39]; differential calculus[12], a branch of mathematics[40]; and integral calculus[13], a branch of mathematics[41]. Employers include Lille University of Science and Technology[15], an open-access publisher[42], in France[43], founded in 1970[44], headquartered in Villeneuve-d'Ascq[45]; University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[16], a university in France[46], in France[47], founded in 1229[48]; University of Lyon[17], a university in France[49], in France[50], founded in 1896[51]; and University of Paris[18], a former entity[52], in France[53], founded in 1150[54], headquartered in Paris[55]. Ernest Vessiot held the position of director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[14]. Doctoral students include Joseph Pérès[56], a mathematician[57], 1890–1962[58], of France[59], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[60]; Jacques Herbrand[61], a mathematician[62], 1908–1931[63], of France[64], awarded the Prix Francoeur[65], specialised in proof theory[66]; Marie-Louise Dubreil-Jacotin[67], a mathematician[68], 1905–1972[69], of France[70], awarded the Cours Peccot[71]; Gustave Juvet[72], a mathematician[73], 1896–1936[74], of Switzerland[75]; Chéri Hérouard[76]; and Theodoros Varopoulos[77].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ernest Vessiot is Picard–Vessiot theory[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[78], in France[79]; Poncelet Prize[25], an award[80], in France[81], founded in 1868[82]; and Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[26], a science award[83], in France[84].

Death and Burial

Ernest Vessiot died on October 17, 1952[5]. He died in La Bauche[4]. He is buried at Cimetière Communal de la Bauche[9].

Why It Matters

Ernest Vessiot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85]

His notable doctoral advisees include Jacques Herbrand[86], a mathematician[87], 1908–1931[88], of France[89], awarded the Prix Francoeur[90], specialised in proof theory[91]; Joseph Pérès[92], a mathematician[93], 1890–1962[94], of France[95], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[96]; Marie-Louise Dubreil-Jacotin[97], a mathematician[98], 1905–1972[99], of France[100], awarded the Cours Peccot[101]; and Michel-Louis Guérard des Lauriers[102], a Catholic priest[103], 1898–1988[104], of France[105].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Vessiot born?

Ernest Vessiot's place of birth was Marseille[2].

Where did Ernest Vessiot die?

Ernest Vessiot passed away in La Bauche[4].

What did Ernest Vessiot do for work?

Ernest Vessiot worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Ernest Vessiot go to school?

Ernest Vessiot was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19], Lycée Thiers[20], and University of Paris[21].

What awards did Ernest Vessiot receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Poncelet Prize[25], and Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[26].

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