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Jean-Robert Argand

Swiss mathematician (1768-1822)
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Jean-Robert Argand

Summary

Jean-Robert Argand is a human[1]. He was born in Geneva[2]. He was born on July 18, 1768[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 13, 1822[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], politician[7], and book printer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Robert Argand was born in Geneva[2].
  • Jean-Robert Argand passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Robert Argand was born on July 18, 1768[3].
  • Jean-Robert Argand died on August 13, 1822[5].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's father was Q138337636[10].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's mother was Q138337638[11].
  • Jean-Robert Argand was married to Q138337645[12].
  • Jean-Robert Argand held citizenship in Republic of Geneva[13].
  • Jean-Robert Argand held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • French was Jean-Robert Argand's native language[15].
  • Jean-Robert Argand worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's professions included politician[7].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's professions included book printer[8].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's field of work was complex number[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Robert Argand is Argand diagram[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Robert Argand is magnitude of a complex number[18].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's religion is recorded as reformed[19].
  • Jean-Robert Argand is recorded as male[20].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's family name is recorded as Argand[22].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's given name is recorded as Jean-Robert[23].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Geneva[24].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-Robert Argand'}[26].
  • Jean-Robert Argand's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Geneva[2], Jean-Robert Argand… he was born on July 18, 1768[3]. His father was Q138337636[10]. His mother was Q138337638[11]. French was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], politician[7], and book printer[8]. Jean-Robert Argand's field of work was complex number[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Argand diagram[17], a mathematical concept[28] and magnitude of a complex number[18], a mathematical concept[29].

Personal Life

Jean-Robert Argand was married to Q138337645[12]. His religion is recorded as reformed[19].

Death and Burial

Jean-Robert Argand died on August 13, 1822[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Robert Argand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Robert Argand born?

Born in Geneva[2], Jean-Robert Argand…

Where did Jean-Robert Argand die?

Jean-Robert Argand passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Jean-Robert Argand's parents?

Jean-Robert Argand's father was Q138337636[10]. Jean-Robert Argand's mother was Q138337638[11].

Who was Jean-Robert Argand married to?

Jean-Robert Argand's spouses include Q138337645[12].

What did Jean-Robert Argand do for work?

Jean-Robert Argand worked as mathematician[6], politician[7], and book printer[8].

Related Entities

Switzerland

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . crephimat.com.br. crephimat.com.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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