Jean-Pierre Kahane

French mathematician (1926-2017)
Person human Q550171
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Jean-Pierre Kahane

Summary

Jean-Pierre Kahane is a human[1]. Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on December 11, 1926[3]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on June 21, 2017[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Pierre Kahane was born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane was born on December 11, 1926[3].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane died on June 21, 2017[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[8].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane's father was Ernest Kahane[9].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[11].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane's field of work was mathematics[12].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane held the position of president[13].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane held the position of president[14].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane held the position of Q141176287[15].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane held the position of chairperson[16].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane held the position of chairperson[17].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane held the position of university president[18].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane was employed by University of Paris-Sud[19].
  • Among Jean-Pierre Kahane's employers was University of Montpellier[20].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[21].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane's education included a stint at National Center for Scientific Research[22].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane's education included a stint at Lycée Henri-IV[23].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane's doctoral advisor was Szolem Mandelbrojt[24].
  • A notable student of Jean-Pierre Kahane was Pierre Dugac[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Pierre Kahane is Gleason–Kahane–Żelazko theorem[26].
  • Jean-Pierre Kahane received the Émile Picard Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Pierre Kahane's place of birth was 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on December 11, 1926[3]. His father was Ernest Kahane[9]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[11].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[21], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; National Center for Scientific Research[22], a French public establishment of a scientific and technological character[32], in France[33], founded in 1939[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; and Lycée Henri-IV[23], an educational facility[36], in France[37], founded in 1796[38]. Jean-Pierre Kahane's doctoral advisor was Szolem Mandelbrojt[24].

Career and Affiliations

Jean-Pierre Kahane's professions included mathematician[6]. His field of work was mathematics[12]. Employers include University of Paris-Sud[19], a university in France[39], in France[40], founded in 1971[41], headquartered in Lille[42] and University of Montpellier[20], an Experimental Public Establishment (France)[43], in France[44], founded in 1220[45], headquartered in Montpellier[46]. Positions held include president[13], a corporate title[47]; Q141176287[15]; chairperson[16], a type of position[48]; and university president[18], a corporate title[49]. A notable student of him was Pierre Dugac[25]. Doctoral students include Yves Meyer[50], Jean-Louis Krivine[51], Jean-Pierre Aubin[52], Anne-Marie Chollet[53], Jacques Peyrière[54], and Catalin Badea[55].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean-Pierre Kahane is Gleason–Kahane–Żelazko theorem[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Émile Picard Medal[27], a mathematics award[56], in France[57]; Servant Prize[58], a science award[59], in France[60], founded in 1952[61]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], a grade of an order[63], in France[64]; Prix de l'Etat[65], a science award[66], in France[67], founded in 1795[68]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[69], a grade of an order[70], in France[71]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[72].

Personal Life

Jean-Pierre Kahane was affiliated with the French Communist Party[73].

Death and Burial

Jean-Pierre Kahane died on June 21, 2017[5]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Jean-Pierre Kahane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

His notable doctoral advisees include Yves Meyer[76], a mathematician[77], b. 1939[78], of France[79], awarded the Salem Prize[80], specialised in mathematics[81] and Albert Fathi[82], a mathematician[83], b. 1951[84], of France[85], awarded the Sophie Germain Prize[86], specialised in dynamical system[87].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Pierre Kahane born?

Jean-Pierre Kahane was born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-Pierre Kahane die?

Jean-Pierre Kahane passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Jean-Pierre Kahane's parents?

Jean-Pierre Kahane's father was Ernest Kahane[9].

What did Jean-Pierre Kahane do for work?

Jean-Pierre Kahane worked as mathematician[6].

Where did Jean-Pierre Kahane go to school?

Jean-Pierre Kahane was educated at École Normale Supérieure[21], National Center for Scientific Research[22], and Lycée Henri-IV[23].

What awards did Jean-Pierre Kahane receive?

Honors received include Émile Picard Medal[27], Servant Prize[58], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[62], and Prix de l'Etat[65].

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  1. 22d ago · PKalnai · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelio author id → 85074
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  2. 29d ago · Alain Schneider · 2026-08-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → president, president, Q141176287 +3
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  3. 12w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 301167859
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