Laurent Schwartz
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Summary
Laurent Schwartz was born on March 5, 1915[1], in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on July 4, 2002[3], in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], university teacher[6], and entomologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,676 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Paris[9]
- Place of death: Paris[10]
- Place of burial: Q110360041[11]
- Father: Anselme Schwartz[12]
- Mother: Claire Berthe Schwartz[13]
- Spouse: Marie-Hélène Schwartz[14]
- Child: Marc-André Schwartz[15], Claudine Schwartz[16]
- Country of citizenship: France[17]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[18]
- Field of work: distribution[19], mathematics[20], distribution theory[21]
- Position held: president[22]
- Employer: University of Paris[23], Grenoble Alpes University[24], National Center for Scientific Research[25], École polytechnique[26], Paris Diderot University[27], Université de Nancy[28]
- Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[29], Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[30]
- Doctoral advisor: Georges Valiron[31]
- Award received: Fields medal[32], Heinz R. Pagels Human Rights of Scientists Award[33], Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[34], Prix de l'Etat[35], Concours général[36], Prix Francoeur[37], Cours Peccot[38], Prix de la Fondation Girbal-Baral[39]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[40], Comité Maurice-Audin[41], Comité Vietnam national[42], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Member of political party: Unified Socialist Party[45]
- Doctoral student: Alexander Grothendieck[46], André Martineau[47], Jacques-Louis Lions[48], Georges Glaeser[49], Henri Hogbe Nlend[50], Bernard Malgrange[51], Bernard Maurey[52], Leopoldo Nachbin[53], Gilles Pisier[54], Erik G. F. Thomas[55], Bernard Beauzamy[56], François Trèves[57], Louis Boutet de Monvel[58], Paul Krée[59]
- Commons category: Laurent Schwartz[60]
- Family name: Schwartz[61]
- Given name: Laurent[62], Moise[63]
Why It Matters
Laurent Schwartz has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Jean Bourgain[66], a mathematician[67], 1954–2018[68], of Belgium[69], awarded the Fields medal[70], specialised in mathematical analysis[71].
His notable doctoral advisees include Alexander Grothendieck[72], a mathematician[73], 1928–2014[74], of France[75], awarded the Fields medal[76], specialised in algebraic geometry[77]; Jacques-Louis Lions[78], a mathematician[79], 1928–2001[80], of France[81], awarded the Harvey Prize[82], specialised in mathematical analysis[83]; Gilles Pisier[84], a mathematician[85], b. 1950[86], of France[87], awarded the Ostrowski Prize[88], specialised in mathematics[89]; Erik Thomas[90], a basketball player[91], b. 1995[92], of Argentina[93]; Leopoldo Nachbin[94], a mathematician[95], 1922–1993[96], of Brazil[97], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[98], specialised in mathematics[99]; and Henri Hogbe Nlend[100], a mathematician[101], b. 1939[102], of Cameroon[103], awarded the Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[104], specialised in mathematics[105].
FAQs
Where was Laurent Schwartz born?
Laurent Schwartz was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Laurent Schwartz die?
Laurent Schwartz passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Laurent Schwartz's parents?
Laurent Schwartz's father was Anselme Schwartz[12]. Laurent Schwartz's mother was Claire Berthe Schwartz[13].
Who was Laurent Schwartz married to?
Laurent Schwartz's spouses include Marie-Hélène Schwartz[14].
What did Laurent Schwartz do for work?
Laurent Schwartz worked as a mathematician[5], university teacher[6], and entomologist[7].
Where did Laurent Schwartz go to school?
Laurent Schwartz was educated at École Normale Supérieure[29] and Lycée Janson-de-Sailly[30].
What awards did Laurent Schwartz receive?
Honors received include Fields medal[32], Heinz R. Pagels Human Rights of Scientists Award[33], Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[34], and Prix de l'Etat[35].
Who did Laurent Schwartz influence?
Laurent Schwartz has been cited as an influence by Jean Bourgain[66].