Henri Padé

French mathematician (1863-1953)
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Henri Padé

Summary

Henri Padé is a human[1]. He was born in Abbeville[2]. He was born on December 17, 1863[3]. He died in Aix-en-Provence[4]. He died on July 9, 1953[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henri Padé's place of birth was Abbeville[2].
  • Henri Padé passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4].
  • Henri Padé was born on December 17, 1863[3].
  • Henri Padé died on July 9, 1953[5].
  • Henri Padé held citizenship in France[9].
  • Henri Padé's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Henri Padé's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Henri Padé's field of work was mathematics[10].
  • Henri Padé was employed by Lycée Faidherbe[11].
  • Henri Padé was employed by University of Lille[12].
  • Henri Padé was employed by University of Poitiers[13].
  • Henri Padé was employed by University of Bordeaux[14].
  • Among Henri Padé's employers was Marie and Louis Pasteur University[15].
  • Among Henri Padé's employers was University of Burgundy Europe[16].
  • Henri Padé's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[17].
  • Henri Padé's education included a stint at Lycée Saint-Louis[18].
  • Henri Padé's education included a stint at University of Paris[19].
  • Henri Padé's doctoral advisor was Charles Hermite[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Padé is Padé approximant[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Padé is Padé table[22].
  • Henri Padé received the Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[23].
  • Henri Padé received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Henri Padé received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Henri Padé is recorded as male[26].
  • Henri Padé's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Abbeville[2], Henri Padé… he was born on December 17, 1863[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[17], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Saint-Louis[18], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; and University of Paris[19], a former entity[35], in France[36], founded in 1150[37], headquartered in Paris[38]. Henri Padé's doctoral advisor was Charles Hermite[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Henri Padé's field of work was mathematics[10]. Employers include Lycée Faidherbe[11], an educational facility[39], in France[40], founded in 1965[41]; University of Lille[12], a public research university[42], in France[43], founded in 1559[44], headquartered in Lille[45]; University of Poitiers[13], an open-access publisher[46], in France[47], founded in 1431[48], headquartered in Poitiers[49]; University of Bordeaux[14], a university in France[50], in France[51], founded in 1441[52]; Marie and Louis Pasteur University[15], a public university[53], in France[54], founded in 1423[55], headquartered in Besançon[56]; and University of Burgundy Europe[16], an educational institution[57], in France[58], founded in 1722[59], headquartered in Dijon[60].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Padé approximant[21], a method[61] and Padé table[22]. Things named for Henri Padé include Padé approximant[62], a method[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[23], a science award[64], in France[65]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a Q1499804[66], in France[67]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a Q1499804[68], in France[69], founded in 1802[70].

Death and Burial

Henri Padé died on July 9, 1953[5]. He passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4].

Why It Matters

Henri Padé ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (209 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

He is credited with the discovery of Padé approximant[73], a method[74]. Entities named for him include Padé approximant[62], a method[63].

FAQs

Where was Henri Padé born?

Henri Padé was born in Abbeville[2].

Where did Henri Padé die?

Henri Padé passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4].

What did Henri Padé do for work?

Henri Padé worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Henri Padé go to school?

Henri Padé was educated at École Normale Supérieure[17], Lycée Saint-Louis[18], and University of Paris[19].

What awards did Henri Padé receive?

Honors received include Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[23], Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].

What did Henri Padé discover?

Henri Padé is credited as discoverer of Padé approximant[73].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 13d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location → —
    Cinii research id → 1981712334679655461
    Given name → Henri, Eugene
    Notable work → Padé approximant, Padé table
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  2. 12w ago · Ferran Mir · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12w ago · Ferran Mir · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Grand prix des sciences mathématiques, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour
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  4. 16w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Grand prix des sciences mathématiques, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour
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  5. 21w ago · Dexbot bot · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Henri, Eugene
    Occupation → mathematician, university teacher
    Notable work → Padé approximant, Padé table
    Award received → Grand prix des sciences mathématiques, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour
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