Léon Walras
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Léon Walras was born on December 16, 1834, in Évreux[1][2][3][4][5] and died on January 5, 1910, in Clarens[1][2][3][4][5]. He was a Catholic[6]. Professionally, he worked as an economist, professor, and mathematician[1]. His employer was the University of Lausanne.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery of Clarens[11]
- Father: Auguste Walras[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Employer: University of Lausanne[14]
- Educated at: Mines ParisTech[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Movement: School of Lausanne[18]
- Commons category: Léon Walras[19]
- Family name: Walras[20]
- Given name: Leon[21], Marie[22], Esprit[23], Léon[24]
- Work location: Lausanne[25]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26], BEIC Digital Library[27]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
- Birth name: Léon Walras[30]
- Name in native language: Léon Walras[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Léon Walras include Walras' law[32], an economics law[33].
Why It Matters
Léon Walras has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He has been cited as an influence by Alfred Marshall[36], an economist[37], 1842–1924[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39], awarded the Adam Smith Prize[40], specialised in economics[41]; Wassily Leontief[42], an economist[43], 1906–1999[44], of Russian Empire[45], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[46], specialised in economics[47]; and Charles Rist[48], an economist[49], 1874–1955[50], of France[51], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[52].
He is credited with the discovery of Walrasian auction[53]. Entities named for him include Walras' law[32], an economics law[33].
FAQs
Where was Léon Walras born?
Léon Walras's place of birth was Évreux[2].
Where did Léon Walras die?
Léon Walras died in Clarens[4].
Who were Léon Walras's parents?
Léon Walras's father was Auguste Walras[12].
What did Léon Walras do for work?
Léon Walras worked as an economist[5], professor[6], mathematician[7], political economist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Léon Walras go to school?
Léon Walras was educated at Mines ParisTech[15].
Who did Léon Walras influence?
Léon Walras has been cited as an influence by Alfred Marshall[36], Wassily Leontief[42], and Charles Rist[48].
What did Léon Walras discover?
Léon Walras is credited as discoverer of Walrasian auction[53].