Paul Germain
French mathematician (1920–2009)
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Summary
Paul Germain was born on August 28, 1920[1], in Saint-Malo[2]. He died on February 26, 2009[3], in Châtillon[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint-Étienne-de-Crossey[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Field of work: mechanics[10], applied mechanics[11]
- Position held: Perpetual Secretary[12], president[13]
- Employer: Lille University of Science and Technology[14]
- Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[15], University of Paris[16]
- Doctoral advisor: Georges Valiron[17]
- Student: Gérard Maugin[18]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[20], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], Montyon Science Award[22], Panetti Ferrari Award[23]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[24], Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France[25], Pontifical Academy of Sciences[26], Polish Academy of Sciences[27], Academia Europaea[28], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Doctoral student: Jean-Pierre Guiraud[31], Georges Duvaut[32], Jean-Louis Chaboche[33]
- Family name: Germain[34]
- Given name: Paul[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
- Birth name: Paul Marie Alfred Sosthène Germain[37]
- Name in native language: Paul Germain[38]
- Different from: Paul Germain[39]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[40]
- Writing language: French[41]
FAQs
Where was Paul Germain born?
Paul Germain's place of birth was Saint-Malo[2].
Where did Paul Germain die?
Paul Germain died in Châtillon[4].
What did Paul Germain do for work?
Paul Germain worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Paul Germain go to school?
Paul Germain was educated at École Normale Supérieure[15] and University of Paris[16].
What awards did Paul Germain receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[20], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], and Montyon Science Award[22].