Jean-Christophe Yoccoz

French mathematician (1957-2016)
Person human Q369600
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Jean-Christophe Yoccoz

Summary

Jean-Christophe Yoccoz is a human[1]. Born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on May 29, 1957[3]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on September 3, 2016[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and chess player[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's place of birth was 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's place of birth was Paris[10].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz passed away in Paris[11].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was born on May 29, 1957[3].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz died on September 3, 2016[5].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's father was Jean Yoccoz[12].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's professions included chess player[8].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's field of work was mathematics[14].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was employed by Collège de France[15].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[16].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was educated at École Normale Supérieure[17].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was educated at University of Paris-Sud[18].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was educated at École polytechnique[19].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's doctoral advisor was Michael Herman[20].
  • A notable student of Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was Mario Ponce Acevedo[21].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz received the Fields medal[23].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz received the Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[24].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz received the Salem Prize[25].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz received the CNRS bronze medal[26].
  • Jean-Christophe Yoccoz received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include 11th arrondissement of Paris[2], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1860[30] and Paris[10], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was born on May 29, 1957[3]. His father was Jean Yoccoz[12].

Education

Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[16], an educational facility[34], in France[35], founded in 1965[36]; École Normale Supérieure[17], a école normale supérieure[37], in France[38], founded in 1794[39], headquartered in Paris[40]; University of Paris-Sud[18], a university in France[41], in France[42], founded in 1971[43], headquartered in Lille[44]; and École polytechnique[19], a grande école[45], in France[46], founded in 1794[47], headquartered in Palaiseau[48]. Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's doctoral advisor was Michael Herman[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and chess player[8]. Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's field of work was mathematics[14]. He was employed by Collège de France[15]. A notable student of him was Mario Ponce Acevedo[21]. Doctoral students include Ricardo Pérez-Marco[49], a mathematician[50], b. 1967[51], of Spain[52], awarded the Cours Peccot[53]; Sylvain Crovisier[54]; Olivier Sester[55]; Juan Rivera-Letelier[56]; Samuel Senti[57]; and Jerome Buzzi[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Fields medal[23], a mathematics award[61], founded in 1936[62]; Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[24], a grade of an order[63], in Brazil[64]; Salem Prize[25], a science award[65], in France[66], founded in 1968[67]; CNRS bronze medal[26], a science award[68], in France[69]; and Officer of the National Order of Merit[27], a grade of an order[70], in France[71].

Death and Burial

Jean-Christophe Yoccoz died on September 3, 2016[5]. Recorded place of death include 15th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[72], in France[73], founded in 1860[74] and Paris[11], a commune of France[75], in France[76], founded in -0300[77].

Why It Matters

Jean-Christophe Yoccoz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Christophe Yoccoz born?

Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-Christophe Yoccoz die?

Jean-Christophe Yoccoz passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's parents?

Jean-Christophe Yoccoz's father was Jean Yoccoz[12].

What did Jean-Christophe Yoccoz do for work?

Jean-Christophe Yoccoz worked as mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and chess player[8].

Where did Jean-Christophe Yoccoz go to school?

Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[16], École Normale Supérieure[17], University of Paris-Sud[18], and École polytechnique[19].

What awards did Jean-Christophe Yoccoz receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Fields medal[23], Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[24], and Salem Prize[25].

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