Mihailo Petrović

Serbian mathematician and philosopher (*1868 – †1943)
Person human Q1932828
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Summary

Mihailo Petrović is a human[1]. He was born in Belgrade[2]. He was born on April 24, 1868[3]. He died in Belgrade[4]. He died on June 8, 1943[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], inventor[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and computer scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mihailo Petrović was born in Belgrade[2].
  • Mihailo Petrović died in Belgrade[4].
  • Mihailo Petrović was born on April 24, 1868[3].
  • Mihailo Petrović was born on May 6, 1868[12].
  • Mihailo Petrović died on June 8, 1943[5].
  • Mihailo Petrović is buried at Belgrade New Cemetery[13].
  • Mihailo Petrović held citizenship in Principality of Serbia[14].
  • Mihailo Petrović held citizenship in Kingdom of Serbia[15].
  • Mihailo Petrović held citizenship in Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[16].
  • Mihailo Petrović held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[17].
  • Serbian was Mihailo Petrović's native language[18].
  • Mihailo Petrović worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Mihailo Petrović's professions included inventor[7].
  • Mihailo Petrović worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Mihailo Petrović worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Mihailo Petrović's professions included computer scientist[10].
  • Mihailo Petrović's field of work was mathematics[19].
  • Mihailo Petrović's field of work was philosophy[20].
  • Among Mihailo Petrović's employers was University of Belgrade[21].
  • Mihailo Petrović's education included a stint at University of Paris[22].
  • Mihailo Petrović's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[23].
  • Mihailo Petrović's education included a stint at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[24].
  • Mihailo Petrović's education included a stint at First Belgrade Gymnasium[25].
  • Mihailo Petrović's doctoral advisor was Charles Hermite[26].
  • Mihailo Petrović's doctoral advisor was Charles Émile Picard[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Belgrade[2], Mihailo Petrović… Recorded date of birth include April 24, 1868[3] and May 6, 1868[12]. Serbian was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[22], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; École Normale Supérieure[23], a école normale supérieure[32], in France[33], founded in 1794[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[24], a faculty[36], in Serbia[37], founded in 1838[38]; and First Belgrade Gymnasium[25], a school[39], in Serbia[40], founded in 1839[41]. Doctoral advisors include Charles Hermite[26], a mathematician[42], 1822–1901[43], of France[44], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[45], specialised in algebra[46]; Charles Émile Picard[27], a mathematician[47], 1856–1941[48], of France[49], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[50], specialised in mathematical analysis[51]; and Henri Poincaré[52], a mathematician[53], 1854–1912[54], of France[55], awarded the Poncelet Prize[56], specialised in algebraic geometry[57]. Mihailo Petrović studied under Dimitrije Nešić[58].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], inventor[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and computer scientist[10]. Fields of work include mathematics[19], an academic discipline[59] and philosophy[20], an academic discipline[60]. Mihailo Petrović was employed by University of Belgrade[21]. Doctoral students include Tadija Pejović[61], a mathematician[62], 1892–1982[63], of Serbia[64]; Dragoslav Mitrinović[65], a mathematician[66], 1908–1995[67], of Serbia[68], specialised in mathematics[69]; Jovan Karamata[70], a mathematician[71], 1902–1967[72], of Austria–Hungary[73], specialised in mathematical analysis[74]; Konstantin Orlov[75]; Radivoj Kasanin[76], a mathematician[77], 1892–1989[78]; and Sima Marković[79], a mathematician[80], 1888–1939[81], of Soviet Union[82].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Belgrade[83], an award[84], in Serbia[85] and Order of St. Sava[86], an order[87], in Kingdom of Serbia[88], founded in 1883[89].

Personal Life

Mihailo Petrović's religion is recorded as Serbian Orthodox Church[90].

Death and Burial

Mihailo Petrović died on June 8, 1943[5]. He died in Belgrade[4]. He is buried at Belgrade New Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Mihailo Petrović ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]

His notable doctoral advisees include Jovan Karamata[93], a mathematician[94], 1902–1967[95], of Austria–Hungary[96], specialised in mathematical analysis[97]; Sima Marković[98], a mathematician[99], 1888–1939[100], of Soviet Union[101]; Dragoslav Mitrinović[102], a mathematician[103], 1908–1995[104], of Serbia[105], specialised in mathematics[106]; and Radivoj Kasanin[107], a mathematician[108], 1892–1989[109].

FAQs

Where was Mihailo Petrović born?

Mihailo Petrović was born in Belgrade[2].

Where did Mihailo Petrović die?

Mihailo Petrović died in Belgrade[4].

What did Mihailo Petrović do for work?

Mihailo Petrović worked as mathematician[6], inventor[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and computer scientist[10].

Where did Mihailo Petrović go to school?

Mihailo Petrović was educated at University of Paris[22], École Normale Supérieure[23], University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy[24], and First Belgrade Gymnasium[25].

What awards did Mihailo Petrović receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Belgrade[83] and Order of St. Sava[86].

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  1. 21d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cinii research id → 1980304959801335552
    Place of detention → Belgrade
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  2. 4w ago · Ferran Mir · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Partner in business or sport → Bogdan Gavrilović
    Plaque image → Mihajlo Petrović Alas.JPG, Bista Mike Alasa rad Aleksandra Zarina iz 1969. godine.JPG
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  3. 4w ago · Ferran Mir · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → University of Paris, École Normale Supérieure, University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy +1
    Academic thesis → Q141404353
    Academic degree → —
    Plaque image → Mihajlo Petrović Alas.JPG, Bista Mike Alasa rad Aleksandra Zarina iz 1969. godine.JPG
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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  4. 4w ago · Ferran Mir · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → —
    Student of → Dimitrije Nešić
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Student of: Dimitrije Nešić"
  5. 4w ago · Ferran Mir · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nsk (viaf) id → 000763959
    Nukat id → n2009700520
    Rero id (legacy) → A000129822
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA12894085
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Place of birth: Belgrade"
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