Pierre Bézier

French mathematician (1910–1999)
Person human Q372584
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Pierre Bézier

Summary

Pierre Bézier is a human[1]. He was born in 14th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on September 1, 1910[3]. He died in Bures-sur-Yvette[4]. He died on November 25, 1999[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], mathematician[7], and computer scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in 14th arrondissement of Paris[2], Pierre Bézier…
  • Pierre Bézier passed away in Bures-sur-Yvette[4].
  • Pierre Bézier was born on September 1, 1910[3].
  • Pierre Bézier died on November 25, 1999[5].
  • Pierre Bézier is buried at Gallardon[10].
  • Pierre Bézier held citizenship in France[11].
  • Pierre Bézier worked as an engineer[6].
  • Pierre Bézier's professions included mathematician[7].
  • Pierre Bézier's professions included computer scientist[8].
  • Pierre Bézier's field of work was mathematics[12].
  • Pierre Bézier was employed by Renault[13].
  • Pierre Bézier was employed by Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[14].
  • Pierre Bézier was educated at Arts et Métiers ParisTech[15].
  • Pierre Bézier's education included a stint at Supélec[16].
  • Pierre Bézier was educated at Pierre and Marie Curie University[17].
  • Pierre Bézier's education included a stint at University of Poitiers[18].
  • Pierre Bézier was educated at University of Paris[19].
  • Pierre Bézier was educated at Lycée Jean-Baptiste-Say[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre Bézier is Bézier curve[21].
  • Pierre Bézier received the Nessim-Habif Award[22].
  • Pierre Bézier received the Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[23].
  • Pierre Bézier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Pierre Bézier received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[25].
  • Pierre Bézier was a member of Q3488149[26].
  • Pierre Bézier was a member of Société des ingénieurs Arts et Métiers[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 14th arrondissement of Paris[2], Pierre Bézier… he was born on September 1, 1910[3].

Education

Educated at Arts et Métiers ParisTech[15], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1780[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Supélec[16], an engineering college[32], in France[33], founded in 1894[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; Pierre and Marie Curie University[17], a university in France[36], in France[37], founded in 1971[38], headquartered in Paris[39]; University of Poitiers[18], an open-access publisher[40], in France[41], founded in 1431[42], headquartered in Poitiers[43]; University of Paris[19], a former entity[44], in France[45], founded in 1150[46], headquartered in Paris[47]; and Lycée Jean-Baptiste-Say[20], a lycée[48], in France[49], founded in 1895[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], mathematician[7], and computer scientist[8]. Pierre Bézier's field of work was mathematics[12]. Employers include Renault[13], an automobile manufacturer[51], in France[52], founded in 2002[53], headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt[54] and Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[14], a school[55], in France[56], founded in 1794[57], headquartered in rue Saint-Martin[58].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Pierre Bézier is Bézier curve[21]. Things named for him include Bézier curve[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Nessim-Habif Award[22], a science award[60], in France[61], founded in 1962[62]; Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[23], an award[63], in Germany[64]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[65], in France[66]; and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[25], a courage award[67], in France[68], founded in 1939[69].

Death and Burial

Pierre Bézier died on November 25, 1999[5]. He passed away in Bures-sur-Yvette[4]. Burial took place at Gallardon[10].

Why It Matters

Pierre Bézier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include Bézier curve[59].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Bézier born?

Pierre Bézier was born in 14th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Pierre Bézier die?

Pierre Bézier died in Bures-sur-Yvette[4].

What did Pierre Bézier do for work?

Pierre Bézier worked as engineer[6], mathematician[7], and computer scientist[8].

Where did Pierre Bézier go to school?

Pierre Bézier was educated at Arts et Métiers ParisTech[15], Supélec[16], Pierre and Marie Curie University[17], and University of Poitiers[18].

What awards did Pierre Bézier receive?

Honors received include Nessim-Habif Award[22], Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[23], Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[25].

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