Gérard Vergnaud

French mathematician (1933–2021)
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Gérard Vergnaud

Summary

Gérard Vergnaud is a human[1]. Born in Doué-la-Fontaine[2], he… he was born on February 8, 1933[3]. He died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on June 6, 2021[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], psychologist[7], Director of Research at CNRS[8], philosopher[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gérard Vergnaud's place of birth was Doué-la-Fontaine[2].
  • Gérard Vergnaud died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Gérard Vergnaud was born on February 8, 1933[3].
  • Gérard Vergnaud died on June 6, 2021[5].
  • Gérard Vergnaud held citizenship in France[12].
  • Gérard Vergnaud worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Gérard Vergnaud worked as a psychologist[7].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's professions included Director of Research at CNRS[8].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's field of work was didactics of mathematics[13].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's field of work was cognitive psychology[14].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's field of work was didactic method[15].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's field of work was mathematics[16].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's field of work was philosophy[17].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's field of work was psychology[18].
  • Gérard Vergnaud held the position of Director of Research at CNRS[19].
  • Gérard Vergnaud was employed by National Center for Scientific Research[20].
  • Gérard Vergnaud was educated at HEC Paris[21].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's education included a stint at University of Geneva[22].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's doctoral advisor was Jean Piaget[23].
  • Gérard Vergnaud received the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[24].
  • Gérard Vergnaud was a member of HEC Alumni[25].
  • Gérard Vergnaud is recorded as male[26].
  • Gérard Vergnaud's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Doué-la-Fontaine[2], Gérard Vergnaud… he was born on February 8, 1933[3].

Education

Educated at HEC Paris[21], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Jouy-en-Josas[31] and University of Geneva[22], a public research university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1559[34], headquartered in Geneva[35]. Gérard Vergnaud's doctoral advisor was Jean Piaget[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], psychologist[7], Director of Research at CNRS[8], philosopher[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include didactics of mathematics[13], a teaching methodology[36]; cognitive psychology[14], a branch of psychology[37]; didactic method[15], a field of work[38]; mathematics[16], an academic discipline[39]; philosophy[17], an academic discipline[40]; and psychology[18], an academic discipline[41]. Among Gérard Vergnaud's employers was National Center for Scientific Research[20]. He held the position of Director of Research at CNRS[19]. Doctoral students include Suzanne Nadot[42], b. 1950[43], of France[44]; Roland Goigoux[45], a writer[46], b. 1958[47], of France[48]; and Pascale Verdier[49], an archivist[50], b. 1967[51], of France[52].

Recognition

Gérard Vergnaud received the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[24].

Death and Burial

Gérard Vergnaud died on June 6, 2021[5]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Gérard Vergnaud ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Gérard Vergnaud born?

Gérard Vergnaud's place of birth was Doué-la-Fontaine[2].

Where did Gérard Vergnaud die?

Gérard Vergnaud passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Gérard Vergnaud do for work?

Gérard Vergnaud worked as mathematician[6], psychologist[7], Director of Research at CNRS[8], philosopher[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Gérard Vergnaud go to school?

Gérard Vergnaud was educated at HEC Paris[21] and University of Geneva[22].

What awards did Gérard Vergnaud receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[24].

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  1. [2] . Le Maitron. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . Le Maitron. wikidata.org.
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  24. [45] . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [49] . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . Le Maitron. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . humanite.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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