Albert Dou

Spanish mathematician and Jesuit (1915-2009)
Person human Q8193470
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Albert Dou

Summary

Albert Dou is a human[1]. He was born in Olot[2]. He was born on +1915-12-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Sant Cugat del Vallès[4]. He died on +2009-04-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a highway engineer[6], mathematician[7], and Catholic priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Olot[2], Albert Dou…
  • Albert Dou died in Sant Cugat del Vallès[4].
  • Albert Dou was born on +1915-12-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Albert Dou died on +2009-04-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Albert Dou held citizenship in Spain[10].
  • Albert Dou's professions included highway engineer[6].
  • Albert Dou worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Albert Dou's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Albert Dou held the position of president of the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society[11].
  • Albert Dou held the position of rector[12].
  • Albert Dou held the position of member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[13].
  • Albert Dou was employed by Complutense University of Madrid[14].
  • Among Albert Dou's employers was University of Deusto[15].
  • Among Albert Dou's employers was Ejército Nacional[16].
  • Among Albert Dou's employers was Superior Technical School of Industrial Engineers of Madrid[17].
  • Albert Dou was employed by ICAI School of Engineering[18].
  • Albert Dou was employed by Complutense University of Madrid[19].
  • Albert Dou's education included a stint at University of Barcelona[20].
  • Albert Dou was educated at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)[21].
  • Albert Dou was educated at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)[22].
  • Albert Dou's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[23].
  • Albert Dou's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid[24].
  • Albert Dou was educated at University of Innsbruck[25].
  • Albert Dou's doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Blaschke[26].
  • Albert Dou's doctoral advisor was Antonio Torroja i Miret[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Albert Dou's place of birth was Olot[2]. He was born on +1915-12-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Barcelona[20], a public university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1842[30], headquartered in Barcelona[31]; Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)[21], an escuela técnica superior[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1802[34], headquartered in Ciudad Universitaria[35]; University of Hamburg[23], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1919[38], headquartered in Hamburg[39]; Complutense University of Madrid[24], a public university[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1970[42], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[43]; and University of Innsbruck[25], a public university[44], in Austria[45], founded in 1669[46], headquartered in Innsbruck[47]. Doctoral advisors include Wilhelm Blaschke[26] and Antonio Torroja i Miret[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include highway engineer[6], mathematician[7], and Catholic priest[8]. Employers include Complutense University of Madrid[14], a public university[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1970[50], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[51]; University of Deusto[15], a private university[52], in Spain[53], founded in 1886[54]; Ejército Nacional[16], an army[55], in Spain[56], founded in 1936[57]; Superior Technical School of Industrial Engineers of Madrid[17], an escuela técnica superior[58], in Spain[59], founded in 1907[60]; ICAI School of Engineering[18], an escuela técnica superior[61], in Spain[62], founded in 1908[63], headquartered in Madrid[64]; and Autonomous University of Barcelona[65], a public university[66], in Spain[67], founded in 1968[68], headquartered in Bellaterra Campus[69]. Positions held include president of the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society[11], a corporate title[70], in Spain[71], founded in 1911[72]; rector[12], an elective office[73]; and member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[13]. Doctoral students include Antonio Valle Sánchez[74], Alfonso Carlos Casal Piga[75], José Luis Andrés Yebra[76], Jesús Ildefonso Díaz[77], Emilio Garbayo Martínez[78], and Florencio del Castillo Abanades[79].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate of the University of Malaga[80], an award[81], in Spain[82]; Narcís Monturiol Medal[83], an award[84], in Spain[85], founded in 1982[86]; and Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[87], a grade of an order[88], in Spain[89].

Death and Burial

Albert Dou died on +2009-04-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Sant Cugat del Vallès[4].

Why It Matters

Albert Dou ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]

FAQs

Where was Albert Dou born?

Albert Dou's place of birth was Olot[2].

Where did Albert Dou die?

Albert Dou died in Sant Cugat del Vallès[4].

What did Albert Dou do for work?

Albert Dou worked as highway engineer[6], mathematician[7], and Catholic priest[8].

Where did Albert Dou go to school?

Albert Dou was educated at University of Barcelona[20], Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)[21], Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)[22], and University of Hamburg[23].

What awards did Albert Dou receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Malaga[80], Narcís Monturiol Medal[83], and Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[87].

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