Aleksandr Lyapunov

Russian mathematician (1857–1918)
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Aleksandr Lyapunov

Summary

Aleksandr Lyapunov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yaroslavl[2]. He was born on +1857-05-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Odesa[4]. He died on +1918-11-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yaroslavl[2], Aleksandr Lyapunov…
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov died in Odesa[4].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov was born on +1857-05-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov was born on +1857-06-06T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov died on +1918-11-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov is buried at 2nd Christian Cemetery[11].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's father was Mikhail Lyapunov[12].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's mother was Sofia Alexandrovna Shipilova[13].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Russian was Aleksandr Lyapunov's native language[15].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov worked as a physicist[7].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's field of work was stability theory[16].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's field of work was theory of differential equations[17].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's field of work was probability theory[18].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's field of work was mathematics[19].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's field of work was physics[20].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's field of work was mathematical physics[21].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov held the position of professor[22].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov was employed by National University of Kharkiv[23].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's education included a stint at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[24].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[25].
  • Aleksandr Lyapunov's doctoral advisor was Pafnuty Chebyshev[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Aleksandr Lyapunov is Lyapunov stability[27].

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Origins and Family

Aleksandr Lyapunov's place of birth was Yaroslavl[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1857-05-25T00:00:00Z[3] and +1857-06-06T00:00:00Z[10]. His father was Mikhail Lyapunov[12]. His mother was Sofia Alexandrovna Shipilova[13]. Russian was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[24], a faculty[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1819[30] and Saint Petersburg State University[25], a public university[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1724[33], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[34]. Aleksandr Lyapunov's doctoral advisor was Pafnuty Chebyshev[26]. Academic degrees include master's degree[35] and Doctor of Science[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include stability theory[16], a branch of physics[37]; theory of differential equations[17], a branch of mathematics[38]; probability theory[18], a branch of mathematics[39]; mathematics[19], an academic discipline[40]; physics[20], a branch of science[41]; and mathematical physics[21], a branch of mathematics[42]. Aleksandr Lyapunov was employed by National University of Kharkiv[23]. He held the position of professor[22]. Doctoral students include Vladimir Steklov[43], a mathematician[44], 1863–1926[45], of Russian Empire[46], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[47], specialised in mechanics[48] and Nikolay Saltykov[49], a mathematician[50], 1872–1961[51], of Russian Empire[52], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[53], specialised in theory of differential equations[54].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Lyapunov stability[27], a mathematical concept[55]; Lyapunov function[56], a scalar function[57]; Lyapunov time[58]; Lyapunov orbit[59]; Lyapunov fractal[60]; and Lyapunov vector[61]. Things named for Aleksandr Lyapunov include Lyapunov exponent[62], a mathematical concept[63]; Lyapunov function[64], a scalar function[65]; Lyapunov stability[66], a mathematical concept[67]; Lyapunov equation[68], an equation[69]; Lyapunov time[70]; Lyapunov fractal[71]; Lyapunov[72], an impact crater[73]; and 5324 Lyapunov[74].

Death and Burial

Aleksandr Lyapunov died on +1918-11-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Odesa[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[75]. Burial took place at 2nd Christian Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Aleksandr Lyapunov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

He is credited with the discovery of Lyapunov stability[78], a mathematical concept[79]. Entities named for him include Lyapunov exponent[62], a mathematical concept[63]; Lyapunov function[64], a scalar function[65]; Lyapunov stability[66], a mathematical concept[67]; Lyapunov equation[68], an equation[69]; Lyapunov time[70]; and Lyapunov fractal[71].

His notable doctoral advisees include Vladimir Steklov[80], a mathematician[81], 1863–1926[82], of Russian Empire[83], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[84], specialised in mechanics[85].

FAQs

Where was Aleksandr Lyapunov born?

Born in Yaroslavl[2], Aleksandr Lyapunov…

Where did Aleksandr Lyapunov die?

Aleksandr Lyapunov passed away in Odesa[4].

Who were Aleksandr Lyapunov's parents?

Aleksandr Lyapunov's father was Mikhail Lyapunov[12]. Aleksandr Lyapunov's mother was Sofia Alexandrovna Shipilova[13].

What did Aleksandr Lyapunov do for work?

Aleksandr Lyapunov worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Aleksandr Lyapunov go to school?

Aleksandr Lyapunov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of the Saint Petersburg University[24] and Saint Petersburg State University[25].

What did Aleksandr Lyapunov discover?

Aleksandr Lyapunov is credited as discoverer of Lyapunov stability[78].

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