Louis Lefébure de Fourcy
French mathematician (1787-1869)
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Summary
Louis Lefébure de Fourcy was born on August 25, 1787[1], in Port-au-Prince[2]. He died on March 12, 1869[3], in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Paris[8]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[9], Q15981016[10]
- Child: Charles Lefébure de Fourcy[11], Michel-Eugène Lefébure de Fourcy[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Field of work: mathematics[14]
- Employer: École polytechnique[15], Collège Louis-le-Grand (Paris)[16], Lycée Saint-Louis[17], Science Faculty of Paris[18], Pontlevoy Abbey[19]
- Educated at: École polytechnique[20], Collège de la Marche[21], Science Faculty of Paris[22], École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[23]
- Doctoral advisor: Sylvestre François Lacroix[24]
- Student: Victor Hugo[25], Eugène Charles Catalan[26]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family: Lefébure de Fourcy[29]
- Given name: Louis[30]
- Significant event: funeral[31]
- Academic thesis: Équations générales du mouvement des fluides, et application de ces équations a la théorie du son[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[33]
- Birth name: Etienne-Louis Lefébure de Fourcy[34]
- Name in native language: Etienne-Louis Lefébure de Fourcy[35]
- Name: Étienne-Louis Lefebvre[36]
FAQs
Where was Louis Lefébure de Fourcy born?
Louis Lefébure de Fourcy's place of birth was Port-au-Prince[2].
Where did Louis Lefébure de Fourcy die?
Louis Lefébure de Fourcy died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Louis Lefébure de Fourcy do for work?
Louis Lefébure de Fourcy worked as a mathematician[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Louis Lefébure de Fourcy go to school?
Louis Lefébure de Fourcy was educated at École polytechnique[20], Collège de la Marche[21], Science Faculty of Paris[22], and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[23].
What awards did Louis Lefébure de Fourcy receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].