Gaspar Lax

Spanish mathematician, logician, and philosopher
Person human Q1495249
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Gaspar Lax

Summary

Gaspar Lax is a human[1]. He was born in Sariñena[2]. He was born on 1487[3]. He passed away in Zaragoza[4]. He died on February 23, 1560[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sariñena[2], Gaspar Lax…
  • Gaspar Lax died in Zaragoza[4].
  • Gaspar Lax was born on 1487[3].
  • Gaspar Lax died on February 23, 1560[5].
  • Gaspar Lax is buried at Church of San Nicolás de Bari[9].
  • Gaspar Lax's father was Gaspar Lax[10].
  • Gaspar Lax held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Gaspar Lax worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Gaspar Lax worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Gaspar Lax was employed by University of Zaragoza[12].
  • Gaspar Lax was employed by Collège de Calvi[13].
  • Gaspar Lax was employed by Collège de Montaigu[14].
  • Gaspar Lax was employed by Collège de Calvi[15].
  • Gaspar Lax's education included a stint at University of Zaragoza[16].
  • Gaspar Lax's education included a stint at University of Paris[17].
  • A notable student of Gaspar Lax was Juan Luis Vives[18].
  • A notable student of Gaspar Lax was Juan de Celaya[19].
  • Gaspar Lax is recorded as male[20].
  • Gaspar Lax's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gaspar Lax's given name is recorded as Gaspar[22].
  • Gaspar Lax studied under John Major[23].
  • Gaspar Lax's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Gaspar Lax's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[25].
  • Gaspar Lax's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].

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Origins and Family

Gaspar Lax's place of birth was Sariñena[2]. He was born on 1487[3]. His father was he[10].

Education

Educated at University of Zaragoza[16], a public university[27], in Spain[28], founded in 1542[29] and University of Paris[17], a former entity[30], in France[31], founded in 1150[32], headquartered in Paris[33]. Gaspar Lax studied under John Major[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and philosopher[7]. Employers include University of Zaragoza[12], a public university[34], in Spain[35], founded in 1542[36]; Collège de Calvi[13], a university school[37], in France[38]; and Collège de Montaigu[14], a college in France[39], in France[40], founded in 1314[41]. Notable students include Juan Luis Vives[18], a philosopher[42], 1492–1540[43], of Spain[44] and Juan de Celaya[19], a mathematician[45], 1490–1558[46], of Crown of Aragon[47].

Death and Burial

Gaspar Lax died on February 23, 1560[5]. He passed away in Zaragoza[4]. He is buried at Church of San Nicolás de Bari[9].

Why It Matters

Gaspar Lax ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Gaspar Lax born?

Gaspar Lax's place of birth was Sariñena[2].

Where did Gaspar Lax die?

Gaspar Lax died in Zaragoza[4].

Who were Gaspar Lax's parents?

Gaspar Lax's father was Gaspar Lax[10].

What did Gaspar Lax do for work?

Gaspar Lax worked as mathematician[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Gaspar Lax go to school?

Gaspar Lax was educated at University of Zaragoza[16] and University of Paris[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . ifc.dpz.es. ifc.dpz.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . 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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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