Antoine Augustin Cournot

French economist and mathematician (*1801 – †1877)
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Antoine Augustin Cournot was born on August 28, 1801, in Gray [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9], and died on March 31, 1877, in Paris [1][3][5]. A French citizen , he worked as a mathematician, economist, philosopher, and university teacher . His parents were Claude-Agapit Cournot and Claire Tratif [10][10]. He studied at the École Normale Supérieure and the Science Faculty of Paris [1].

Cournot held positions at several institutions, including the University of Lyon (1834–1835), Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr (1823–1832), the French Academy of Sciences (1833–1834), and the University of Grenoble (1835–1838) [1]. His work spanned economics and mathematics , and he was influenced by Nicolas-François Canard . He received the title of Commander of the Legion of Honour [2]. Cournot is best known for developing Cournot competition . He served as rector twice, from 1835 to 1838 and again from 1854 to 1862 [1].

He was buried at Montparnasse Cemetery [11][12].

Antoine Augustin Cournot

Summary

Antoine Augustin Cournot is a human[1]. He was born in Gray[2]. He was born on August 28, 1801[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 31, 1877[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Antoine Augustin Cournot was born in Gray[2].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot passed away in Paris[4].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot was born on August 28, 1801[3].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot died on March 31, 1877[5].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot's father was Claude-Agapit Cournot[12].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot's mother was Claire Tratif[13].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot held citizenship in France[14].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot worked as an economist[7].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot's field of work was economics[15].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot's field of work was mathematics[16].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot held the position of rector[17].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot held the position of rector[18].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot was employed by University of Lyon[19].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot was employed by Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr[20].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot was employed by French Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot was employed by University of Grenoble[22].
  • Among Antoine Augustin Cournot's employers was French Ministry of education[23].
  • Among Antoine Augustin Cournot's employers was Académie de Dijon[24].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25].
  • Antoine Augustin Cournot was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Antoine Augustin Cournot is Cournot competition[27].

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Origins and Family

Antoine Augustin Cournot was born in Gray[2]. He was born on August 28, 1801[3]. His father was Claude-Agapit Cournot[12]. His mother was Claire Tratif[13].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[25], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Science Faculty of Paris[26], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1811[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include economics[15], an academic discipline[35] and mathematics[16], an academic discipline[36]. Employers include University of Lyon[19], a Group of universities and institutions (France)[37], in France[38], founded in 1809[39], headquartered in Lyon[40]; Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr[20], a politician[41], 1764–1830[42], of France[43], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[44]; French Academy of Sciences[21], an academy of sciences[45], in France[46], founded in 1666[47], headquartered in Paris[48]; University of Grenoble[22], a university in France[49], in France[50], founded in 1339[51]; French Ministry of education[23], a ministry of education[52], in France[53], founded in 1828[54], headquartered in Hôtel de Rochechouart[55]; and Académie de Dijon[24], an academic district[56], in France[57], founded in 1808[58]. Positions held include rector[17], an elective office[59].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Cournot competition[27], an economic model[60] and Q1137693[61], a mathematical concept[62]. Things named for Antoine Augustin Cournot include Cournot competition[63], an economic model[64].

Recognition

Antoine Augustin Cournot received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[65].

Death and Burial

Antoine Augustin Cournot died on March 31, 1877[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Antoine Augustin Cournot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

He has been cited as an influence by Gabriel Tarde[68], a professor[69], 1843–1904[70], of France[71], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[72], specialised in sociology[73].

Entities named for him include Cournot competition[63], an economic model[64].

FAQs

Where was Antoine Augustin Cournot born?

Antoine Augustin Cournot's place of birth was Gray[2].

Where did Antoine Augustin Cournot die?

Antoine Augustin Cournot died in Paris[4].

Who were Antoine Augustin Cournot's parents?

Antoine Augustin Cournot's father was Claude-Agapit Cournot[12]. Antoine Augustin Cournot's mother was Claire Tratif[13].

What did Antoine Augustin Cournot do for work?

Antoine Augustin Cournot worked as mathematician[6], economist[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Antoine Augustin Cournot go to school?

Antoine Augustin Cournot was educated at École Normale Supérieure[25] and Science Faculty of Paris[26].

What awards did Antoine Augustin Cournot receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[65].

Who did Antoine Augustin Cournot influence?

Antoine Augustin Cournot has been cited as an influence by Gabriel Tarde[68].

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