Maurice d’Ocagne
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Maurice d’Ocagne
Summary
Maurice d’Ocagne is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on March 25, 1862[3]. He passed away in Le Havre[4]. He died on September 23, 1938[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], civil engineer[7], essayist[8], engineer[9], and pedagogue[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Maurice d’Ocagne's place of birth was Paris[2].
- Maurice d’Ocagne was born in Alençon[12].
- Maurice d’Ocagne passed away in Le Havre[4].
- Maurice d’Ocagne was born on March 25, 1862[3].
- Maurice d’Ocagne was born on March 26, 1862[13].
- Maurice d’Ocagne died on September 23, 1938[5].
- Maurice d’Ocagne held citizenship in France[14].
- Maurice d’Ocagne worked as a mathematician[6].
- Maurice d’Ocagne's professions included civil engineer[7].
- Maurice d’Ocagne worked as an essayist[8].
- Maurice d’Ocagne's professions included engineer[9].
- Maurice d’Ocagne worked as a pedagogue[10].
- Maurice d’Ocagne worked as a university teacher[15].
- Maurice d’Ocagne's field of work was mathematics[16].
- Maurice d’Ocagne's field of work was geometry[17].
- Maurice d’Ocagne's field of work was hydraulics[18].
- Maurice d’Ocagne held the position of inspector general[19].
- Maurice d’Ocagne held the position of chairperson[20].
- Maurice d’Ocagne was employed by École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[21].
- Among Maurice d’Ocagne's employers was École polytechnique[22].
- Among Maurice d’Ocagne's employers was Corps of bridges, waters and forests[23].
- Among Maurice d’Ocagne's employers was Service géographique de l'armée[24].
- Among Maurice d’Ocagne's employers was Conseil général des ponts et chaussées[25].
- Maurice d’Ocagne's education included a stint at École polytechnique[26].
- Maurice d’Ocagne was educated at Lycée Condorcet[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and Alençon[12], a commune of France[31], in France[32]. Recorded date of birth include March 25, 1862[3] and March 26, 1862[13].
Education
Educated at École polytechnique[26], a grande école[33], in France[34], founded in 1794[35], headquartered in Palaiseau[36]; Lycée Condorcet[27], an educational facility[37], in France[38], founded in 1803[39]; and Lycée Chaptal[40], an educational institution[41], in France[42], founded in 1965[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], civil engineer[7], essayist[8], engineer[9], pedagogue[10], and university teacher[15]. Fields of work include mathematics[16], an academic discipline[44]; geometry[17], a branch of mathematics[45]; and hydraulics[18], a scientific knowledge[46]. Employers include École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[21], an engineering college[47], in France[48], founded in 1747[49], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[50]; École polytechnique[22], a grande école[51], in France[52], founded in 1794[53], headquartered in Palaiseau[54]; Corps of bridges, waters and forests[23], a Grands corps de l'Etat[55], in France[56], founded in 1716[57]; Service géographique de l'armée[24], a government organization[58], in France[59], founded in 1887[60]; and Conseil général des ponts et chaussées[25], an organization[61], in France[62], founded in 1747[63]. Positions held include inspector general[19], a position[64] and chairperson[20], a type of position[65]. Doctoral students include Louis Couffignal[66] and Q140366925[67].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include nomography[68] and Q29121136[69].
Recognition
Awards received include Poncelet Prize[70], an award[71], in France[72], founded in 1868[73]; Leconte Prize[74], a science award[75], founded in 1886[76]; Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[77], an award[78], in Belgium[79], founded in 1835[80]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[81], a Q1499804[82], in France[83]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[84]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[85].
Death and Burial
Maurice d’Ocagne died on September 23, 1938[5]. He passed away in Le Havre[4].
Why It Matters
Maurice d’Ocagne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
He is credited with the discovery of nomography[88], a graphic technique[89].
FAQs
Where was Maurice d’Ocagne born?
Maurice d’Ocagne was born in Paris[2].
Where did Maurice d’Ocagne die?
Maurice d’Ocagne passed away in Le Havre[4].
What did Maurice d’Ocagne do for work?
Maurice d’Ocagne worked as mathematician[6], civil engineer[7], essayist[8], engineer[9], and pedagogue[10].
Where did Maurice d’Ocagne go to school?
Maurice d’Ocagne was educated at École polytechnique[26], Lycée Condorcet[27], and Lycée Chaptal[40].
What awards did Maurice d’Ocagne receive?
Honors received include Poncelet Prize[70], Leconte Prize[74], Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[77], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[81].
What did Maurice d’Ocagne discover?
Maurice d’Ocagne is credited as discoverer of nomography[88].