Gabriel Cramer

Genevan mathematician (1704-1752)
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Gabriel Cramer
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Gabriel Cramer

Summary

Gabriel Cramer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on July 31, 1704[3]. He passed away in Bagnols-sur-Cèze[4]. He died on January 4, 1752[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 (164 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Geneva[2], Gabriel Cramer…
  • Gabriel Cramer died in Bagnols-sur-Cèze[4].
  • Gabriel Cramer was born on July 31, 1704[3].
  • Gabriel Cramer died on January 4, 1752[5].
  • Gabriel Cramer held citizenship in Republic of Geneva[10].
  • Gabriel Cramer worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Gabriel Cramer worked as a physicist[7].
  • Gabriel Cramer worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Gabriel Cramer's field of work was mathematics[11].
  • Gabriel Cramer's field of work was physics[12].
  • Gabriel Cramer was employed by University of Geneva[13].
  • Gabriel Cramer's education included a stint at University of Geneva[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Gabriel Cramer is Cramer's rule[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Gabriel Cramer is Cramer-Castillon's problem[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Gabriel Cramer is Cramer's paradox[17].
  • Gabriel Cramer received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Gabriel Cramer was a member of Academy of Sciences of the Institute of Bologna[19].
  • Gabriel Cramer was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Gabriel Cramer was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • Gabriel Cramer was a member of Q138006106[22].
  • Gabriel Cramer was a member of Q2993814[23].
  • Gabriel Cramer's religion is recorded as reformed[24].
  • Gabriel Cramer is recorded as male[25].
  • Gabriel Cramer's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gabriel Cramer's Commons category is recorded as Gabriel Cramer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gabriel Cramer was born in Geneva[2]. He was born on July 31, 1704[3].

Education

Gabriel Cramer was educated at University of Geneva[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include mathematics[11], an academic discipline[28] and physics[12], a branch of science[29]. Gabriel Cramer was employed by University of Geneva[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Cramer's rule[15], a theorem[30]; Cramer-Castillon's problem[16], a mathematical problem[31]; and Cramer's paradox[17], a paradox[32]. Things named for Gabriel Cramer include Cramer's rule[33], a theorem[34]; Cramer's paradox[35], a paradox[36]; and Cramer-Castillon's problem[37], a mathematical problem[38].

Recognition

Gabriel Cramer received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

Personal Life

Gabriel Cramer's religion is recorded as reformed[24].

Death and Burial

Gabriel Cramer died on January 4, 1752[5]. He passed away in Bagnols-sur-Cèze[4].

Why It Matters

Gabriel Cramer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Cramer's rule[33], a theorem[34]; Cramer's paradox[35], a paradox[36]; and Cramer-Castillon's problem[37], a mathematical problem[38].

FAQs

Where was Gabriel Cramer born?

Gabriel Cramer was born in Geneva[2].

Where did Gabriel Cramer die?

Gabriel Cramer passed away in Bagnols-sur-Cèze[4].

What did Gabriel Cramer do for work?

Gabriel Cramer worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Gabriel Cramer go to school?

Gabriel Cramer was educated at University of Geneva[14].

What awards did Gabriel Cramer receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . bbaw.de. bbaw.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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