Henri Villat

French mathematician (1879–1972)
Person human Q5715746
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Henri Villat

Summary

Henri Villat is a human[1]. He was born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on December 24, 1879[3]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 19, 1972[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and hydrologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2], Henri Villat…
  • Henri Villat passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Henri Villat was born on December 24, 1879[3].
  • Henri Villat died on March 19, 1972[5].
  • Henri Villat is buried at Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10].
  • Henri Villat held citizenship in France[11].
  • Henri Villat's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Henri Villat's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Henri Villat worked as a hydrologist[8].
  • Henri Villat's field of work was mathematics[12].
  • Henri Villat's field of work was fluid mechanics[13].
  • Henri Villat's field of work was hydrodynamics[14].
  • Henri Villat held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Among Henri Villat's employers was University of Paris[16].
  • Among Henri Villat's employers was Lycée François de Malherbe[17].
  • Among Henri Villat's employers was University of Caen Normandy[18].
  • Henri Villat was employed by University of Montpellier[19].
  • Henri Villat was employed by University of Strasbourg[20].
  • Henri Villat was employed by École nationale supérieure de l'aéronautique et de l'espace[21].
  • Henri Villat was educated at University of Montpellier[22].
  • Henri Villat's education included a stint at Lycée François de Malherbe[23].
  • Henri Villat's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[24].
  • Henri Villat's doctoral advisor was Marcel Brillouin[25].
  • Henri Villat's doctoral advisor was Charles Émile Picard[26].
  • Henri Villat received the Poncelet Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 4th arrondissement of Paris[2], Henri Villat… he was born on December 24, 1879[3].

Education

Educated at University of Montpellier[22], an Experimental Public Establishment (France)[28], in France[29], founded in 1220[30], headquartered in Montpellier[31]; Lycée François de Malherbe[23], a lycée[32], in France[33], founded in 1804[34]; and École Normale Supérieure[24], a école normale supérieure[35], in France[36], founded in 1794[37], headquartered in Paris[38]. Doctoral advisors include Marcel Brillouin[25], a mathematician[39], 1854–1948[40], of France[41], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[42], specialised in physics[43] and Charles Émile Picard[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and hydrologist[8]. Fields of work include mathematics[12], an academic discipline[44]; fluid mechanics[13], a branch of mechanics[45]; and hydrodynamics[14], a branch of mechanics[46]. Employers include University of Paris[16], a former entity[47], in France[48], founded in 1150[49], headquartered in Paris[50]; Lycée François de Malherbe[17], a lycée[51], in France[52], founded in 1804[53]; University of Caen Normandy[18], a public university[54], in France[55], founded in 1432[56], headquartered in Caen[57]; University of Montpellier[19], an Experimental Public Establishment (France)[58], in France[59], founded in 1220[60], headquartered in Montpellier[61]; University of Strasbourg[20], a university[62], in France[63], founded in 1538[64]; and École nationale supérieure de l'aéronautique et de l'espace[21], a grande école[65], in France[66], founded in 1909[67]. Henri Villat held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[15]. Doctoral students include Henri Cabannes[68], Marie-Louise Dubreil-Jacotin[69], Caius Iacob[70], Jean Leray[71], Robert Mazet[72], and Ion Cârstoiu[73].

Recognition

Awards received include Poncelet Prize[27], an award[74], in France[75], founded in 1868[76]; Prix Francoeur[77], a mathematics award[78], in France[79], founded in 1882[80]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[81], a grade of an order[82], in France[83]; Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[84], a grade of an order[85], in Portugal[86]; and Commander of the National Order of Merit[87], a grade of an order[88], in France[89].

Death and Burial

Henri Villat died on March 19, 1972[5]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10].

Why It Matters

Henri Villat ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

His notable doctoral advisees include Jean Leray[92], a mathematician[93], 1906–1998[94], of France[95], awarded the Lomonosov Gold Medal[96], specialised in mathematical analysis[97]; Jean Coulomb[98], a mathematician[99], 1904–1999[100], of France[101], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[102]; Marie-Louise Dubreil-Jacotin[103], a mathematician[104], 1905–1972[105], of France[106], awarded the Cours Peccot[107]; Dmitry Ryabushinsky[108], an engineer[109], 1882–1962[110], of Russian Empire[111], specialised in theoretical mechanics[112]; Pierre Massé[113], an economist[114], 1898–1987[115], of France[116], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[117]; and Caius Iacob[118], a mathematician[119], 1912–1992[120], of Romania[121].

FAQs

Where was Henri Villat born?

Henri Villat's place of birth was 4th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Henri Villat die?

Henri Villat passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Henri Villat do for work?

Henri Villat worked as mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and hydrologist[8].

Where did Henri Villat go to school?

Henri Villat was educated at University of Montpellier[22], Lycée François de Malherbe[23], and École Normale Supérieure[24].

What awards did Henri Villat receive?

Honors received include Poncelet Prize[27], Prix Francoeur[77], Commander of the Legion of Honour[81], and Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[84].

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    Place of death 13th arrondissement of Paris
    Award received
    Award received Poncelet Prize, Prix Francoeur, Commander of the Legion of Honour +2
    Employer University of Paris, Lycée François de Malherbe, University of Caen Normandy +3
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