Henri Brocard
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Summary
Henri Brocard was born on May 12, 1845[1], in Vignot[2]. He died on January 16, 1922[3], in Kensington[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], speleologist[6], meteorologist[7], military engineer[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Bar-le-Duc[11]
- Place of burial: Vignot cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Field of work: geometry[14]
- Employer: French Armed Forces[15]
- Educated at: Lycée Thiers[16], École polytechnique[17], École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[18]
- Notable work: Brocard's problem[19], Brocard points[20], Brocard's conjecture[21], Brocard circle[22], Brocard triangle[23], Brocard inellipse[24], Brocard axis[25]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[28]
- Member of: Association française pour l'avancement des sciences[29], Meteorological Society of France[30], Montpellier Academy of Sciences and Letters[31], Academy of Sciences of Lisbon[32], Société Mathématique de France[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Henri Brocard[35]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[36]
- Residence: France[37]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[38]
- Family name: Brocard[39]
- Given name: Henri[40], Pierre[41], René[42], Jean-Baptiste[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[44]
- Birth name: Pierre René Jean Baptiste Henri Brocard[45]
- Name in native language: Henri Brocard[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Henri Brocard include Brocard points[47], a triangle center[48]; Brocard's conjecture[49], a conjecture[50]; Brocard circle[51], a circle[52]; and Brocard triangle[53].
Why It Matters
Henri Brocard has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Brocard points[47], a triangle center[48]; Brocard's conjecture[49], a conjecture[50]; Brocard circle[51], a circle[52]; and Brocard triangle[53].
FAQs
Where was Henri Brocard born?
Henri Brocard was born in Vignot[2].
Where did Henri Brocard die?
Henri Brocard died in Kensington[4].
What did Henri Brocard do for work?
Henri Brocard worked as a mathematician[5], speleologist[6], meteorologist[7], military engineer[8], and engineer[9].
Where did Henri Brocard go to school?
Henri Brocard was educated at Lycée Thiers[16], École polytechnique[17], and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[18].
What awards did Henri Brocard receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[28].