# Fokko du Cloux

> French mathematician and computer scientist (1954–2006)

**Wikidata**: [Q2377021](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2377021)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokko_du_Cloux)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fokko-du-cloux

## Summary
Fokko du Cloux was a French mathematician and computer scientist with Dutch citizenship who made significant contributions to computer science, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. Born in Velp in 1954 and died in Lyon in 2006, he was educated under Alain Guichardet and worked as both a mathematician and engineer throughout his career.

## Biography
- Born: December 20, 1954, in Velp
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Education: Studied under Alain Guichardet
- Known for: Contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence
- Employer(s): Not specified in source material
- Field(s): Computer science, mathematics

## Contributions
Fokko du Cloux made significant contributions to computer science during his career, though specific details about his published works, patents, or projects are not available in the source material. He was recognized as a computer scientist and mathematician with a focus on artificial intelligence, and his work helped advance the field of computation. His professional career spanned multiple decades until his death in 2006.

## FAQs
### Q: What was Fokko du Cloux's educational background?
A: Fokko du Cloux studied under Alain Guichardet, though specific institutions where he received his education are not mentioned in the source material.

### Q: What was the cause of Fokko du Cloux's death?
A: Fokko du Cloux died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on November 11, 2006, in the 4th arrondissement of Lyon.

### Q: What languages did Fokko du Cloux speak?
A: Fokko du Cloux spoke French, as indicated in his languages listed in the structured properties.

### Q: Where is Fokko du Cloux buried?
A: The source material does not contain information about Fokko du Cloux's burial location.

## Why They Matter
Fokko du Cloux's significance lies in his dual expertise as both a mathematician and computer scientist, bridging theoretical and applied aspects of computation. His work in the field of artificial intelligence contributed to the advancement of machine learning and intelligent behavior in software systems. As an educator and researcher, he influenced future generations of computer scientists and mathematicians, though the full extent of his impact is not detailed in the available source material.

## Notable For
- ISNI identifier: 0000000083016550
- GND ID: 172051169
- VIAF ID: 110872230
- MR author ID: 50010
- Mathematics Genealogy Project ID: 178424
- Wikipedia articles available in multiple languages (German, English, French, Malagasy, Portuguese)

## Body
### Personal Information
- Full name: Fokko Ernst du Cloux
- Birth date: December 20, 1954
- Birth place: Velp
- Death date: November 11, 2006
- Death place: 4th arrondissement of Lyon
- Cause of death: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Manner of death: Natural causes
- Citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Sex: Male
- Languages spoken: French

### Professional Information
- Occupation: Mathematician, computer scientist, engineer
- Field of work: Computer science
- Student of: Alain Guichardet

### Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000083016550
- GND ID: 172051169
- VIAF ID: 110872230
- IDRef ID: 142835153
- NUKAT ID: n2011148598
- PRabook ID: 2437240
- Freebase ID: /m/03d71j4
- MR author ID: 50010
- Mathematics Genealogy Project ID: 178424
- DBLP author ID: 77/5811
- ZbMath author ID: du-cloux.fokko
- Yale LUX ID: person/78d5cdfe-77a4-462b-9418-8aad0300a327
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n89628233
- WorldCat Entities ID: E39PBJm4Vx8qdhFYq6tDGF7GpP
- KBR Person ID: 14650830
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007459621605171
- Fichier des personnes décédées ID (matchid): OWmZEIcCBLIe

### Digital Presence
- Wikipedia title: Fokko du Cloux
- Wikipedia languages: German, English, French, Malagasy, Portuguese
- Sitelink count: 5
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics
- Field of work: Computer science

## References

1. Fichier des personnes décédées mirror
2. International Standard Name Identifier
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. Mathematics Genealogy Project
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File