Léon Walras
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Léon Walras
Summary
Léon Walras is a human[1]. He was born in Évreux[2]. He was born on December 16, 1834[3]. He passed away in Clarens[4]. He died on January 5, 1910[5]. He worked as an economist[6], professor[7], mathematician[8], political economist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,088 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Léon Walras was born in Évreux[2].
- Léon Walras died in Clarens[4].
- Léon Walras was born on December 16, 1834[3].
- Léon Walras died on January 5, 1910[5].
- Léon Walras is buried at Cemetery of Clarens[12].
- Léon Walras's father was Auguste Walras[13].
- Léon Walras held citizenship in France[14].
- Léon Walras worked as an economist[6].
- Léon Walras's professions included professor[7].
- Léon Walras worked as a mathematician[8].
- Léon Walras worked as a political economist[9].
- Léon Walras worked as a university teacher[10].
- Léon Walras was employed by University of Lausanne[15].
- Léon Walras's education included a stint at Mines ParisTech[16].
- Léon Walras's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
- Léon Walras is recorded as male[18].
- Léon Walras's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Léon Walras is associated with the School of Lausanne movement[20].
- Léon Walras's Commons category is recorded as Léon Walras[21].
- Léon Walras's family name is recorded as Walras[22].
- Léon Walras's given name is recorded as Leon[23].
- Léon Walras's given name is recorded as Marie[24].
- Léon Walras's given name is recorded as Esprit[25].
- Léon Walras's given name is recorded as Léon[26].
- Léon Walras's work location is recorded as Lausanne[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Évreux[2], Léon Walras… he was born on December 16, 1834[3]. His father was Auguste Walras[13].
Education
Léon Walras's education included a stint at Mines ParisTech[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[6], professor[7], mathematician[8], political economist[9], and university teacher[10]. Léon Walras was employed by University of Lausanne[15].
Personal Life
Léon Walras's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
Death and Burial
Léon Walras died on January 5, 1910[5]. He died in Clarens[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Clarens[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Léon Walras include Walras' law[28], an economics law[29].
Why It Matters
Léon Walras ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,088 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He has been cited as an influence by Alfred Marshall[32], an economist[33], 1842–1924[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35], awarded the Adam Smith Prize[36], specialised in economics[37]; Wassily Leontief[38], an economist[39], 1906–1999[40], of Russian Empire[41], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[42], specialised in economics[43]; and Charles Rist[44], an economist[45], 1874–1955[46], of France[47], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[48].
He is credited with the discovery of Walrasian auction[49]. Entities named for him include Walras' law[28], an economics law[29].
FAQs
Where was Léon Walras born?
Born in Évreux[2], Léon Walras…
Where did Léon Walras die?
Léon Walras died in Clarens[4].
Who were Léon Walras's parents?
Léon Walras's father was Auguste Walras[13].
What did Léon Walras do for work?
Léon Walras worked as economist[6], professor[7], mathematician[8], political economist[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Léon Walras go to school?
Léon Walras was educated at Mines ParisTech[16].
Who did Léon Walras influence?
Léon Walras has been cited as an influence by Alfred Marshall[32], Wassily Leontief[38], and Charles Rist[44].
What did Léon Walras discover?
Léon Walras is credited as discoverer of Walrasian auction[49].