Petr Vopěnka
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Petr Vopěnka
Summary
Petr Vopěnka is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on May 16, 1935[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on March 20, 2015[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Petr Vopěnka's place of birth was Prague[2].
- Petr Vopěnka passed away in Prague[4].
- Petr Vopěnka was born on May 16, 1935[3].
- Petr Vopěnka was born on March 16, 1935[12].
- Petr Vopěnka died on March 20, 2015[5].
- Among Petr Vopěnka's spouses was Helena Vopěnková[13].
- A child of Petr Vopěnka was Martin Vopěnka[14].
- Petr Vopěnka held citizenship in Czech Republic[15].
- Petr Vopěnka held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[16].
- Czech was Petr Vopěnka's native language[17].
- Petr Vopěnka's professions included mathematician[6].
- Petr Vopěnka's professions included historian of mathematics[7].
- Petr Vopěnka's professions included pedagogue[8].
- Petr Vopěnka's professions included university teacher[9].
- Petr Vopěnka worked as a philosopher[10].
- Petr Vopěnka worked as a politician[18].
- Petr Vopěnka's field of work was set theory[19].
- Petr Vopěnka's field of work was mathematics[20].
- Petr Vopěnka's field of work was geometry[21].
- Petr Vopěnka's field of work was philosophy[22].
- Petr Vopěnka's field of work was philosophy of mathematics[23].
- Petr Vopěnka's field of work was philosophy of science[24].
- Petr Vopěnka held the position of Minister of Education, Youth and Sports[25].
- Petr Vopěnka was employed by Charles University[26].
- Petr Vopěnka's education included a stint at Charles University[27].
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Origins and Family
Petr Vopěnka's place of birth was Prague[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 16, 1935[3] and March 16, 1935[12]. Czech was his native language[17].
Education
Petr Vopěnka's education included a stint at Charles University[27]. Doctoral advisors include Eduard Čech[28], a mathematician[29], 1893–1960[30], of Czechoslovakia[31], awarded the Order of the Republic[32], specialised in topology[33] and Ladislav Rieger[34], a mathematician[35], 1916–1963[36], of Sweden[37], specialised in algebra[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], philosopher[10], and politician[18]. Fields of work include set theory[19], a branch of mathematics[39]; mathematics[20], an academic discipline[40]; geometry[21], a branch of mathematics[41]; philosophy[22], an academic discipline[42]; philosophy of mathematics[23], a branch of philosophy[43]; and philosophy of science[24], a branch of philosophy[44]. Among Petr Vopěnka's employers was Charles University[26]. He held the position of Minister of Education, Youth and Sports[25]. Notable students include Bohuslav Balcar[45], Karel Hrbáček[46], Lev Bukovský[47], and Alena Vencovská[48]. Doctoral students include Thomas Jech[49], a mathematician[50], b. 1944[51], of Czech Republic[52], specialised in set theory[53]; Antonín Sochor[54], a mathematician[55], 1942–2008[56], of Czech Republic[57]; Peter Vojtáš[58], a computer scientist[59], b. 1951[60], specialised in informatics[61]; Petr Hájek[62]; Pavol Ján Zlatoš[63]; and Josef Mlček[64].
Recognition
Awards received include Czech Medal of Merit[65], a medallion[66], in Czech Republic[67], founded in 1990[68] and The VIZE 97 Prize[69], an award[70], in Czech Republic[71], founded in 1999[72].
Personal Life
Petr Vopěnka was married to Helena Vopěnková[13]. A child of him was Martin Vopěnka[14].
Death and Burial
Petr Vopěnka died on March 20, 2015[5]. He died in Prague[4].
Why It Matters
Petr Vopěnka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
His notable doctoral advisees include Thomas Jech[75], a mathematician[76], b. 1944[77], of Czech Republic[78], specialised in set theory[79]; Petr Hájek[80], a mathematician[81], 1940–2016[82], of Czechoslovakia[83], awarded the Czech Medal of Merit[84], specialised in mathematical logic[85]; and Peter Vojtáš[86], a computer scientist[87], b. 1951[88], specialised in informatics[89].
FAQs
Where was Petr Vopěnka born?
Petr Vopěnka was born in Prague[2].
Where did Petr Vopěnka die?
Petr Vopěnka passed away in Prague[4].
Who was Petr Vopěnka married to?
Petr Vopěnka's spouses include Helena Vopěnková[13].
What did Petr Vopěnka do for work?
Petr Vopěnka worked as mathematician[6], historian of mathematics[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10].
Where did Petr Vopěnka go to school?
Petr Vopěnka was educated at Charles University[27].
What awards did Petr Vopěnka receive?
Honors received include Czech Medal of Merit[65] and The VIZE 97 Prize[69].