Roland Fraïssé

French mathematician (1920-2008)
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Summary

Roland Fraïssé is a human[1]. Born in Bressuire[2], he… he was born on March 12, 1920[3]. He died in 8th arrondissement of Marseille[4]. He died on March 30, 2008[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], philosopher[7], and logician[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Roland Fraïssé's place of birth was Bressuire[2].
  • Roland Fraïssé died in 8th arrondissement of Marseille[4].
  • Roland Fraïssé was born on March 12, 1920[3].
  • Roland Fraïssé was born on December 3, 1920[10].
  • Roland Fraïssé died on March 30, 2008[5].
  • Roland Fraïssé held citizenship in France[11].
  • Roland Fraïssé worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Roland Fraïssé's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Roland Fraïssé worked as a logician[8].
  • Roland Fraïssé's field of work was mathematical logic[12].
  • Roland Fraïssé's field of work was model theory[13].
  • Among Roland Fraïssé's employers was University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[14].
  • Roland Fraïssé's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].
  • Roland Fraïssé's doctoral advisor was René de Possel[16].
  • A notable student of Roland Fraïssé was Etienne Grandjean[17].
  • Roland Fraïssé is recorded as male[18].
  • Roland Fraïssé's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Jean-Pierre Bénéjam as a doctoral student[20].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Nikos Lygeros as a doctoral student[21].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Walied Hazim Sharif as a doctoral student[22].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Cyprien Gnanvo as a doctoral student[23].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Dominique Lanfranchi as a doctoral student[24].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Pierre Ille as a doctoral student[25].
  • Roland Fraïssé's given name is recorded as Roland[26].
  • Roland Fraïssé's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Roland Fraïssé's place of birth was Bressuire[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 12, 1920[3] and December 3, 1920[10].

Education

Roland Fraïssé was educated at University of Paris[15]. His doctoral advisor was René de Possel[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], philosopher[7], and logician[8]. Fields of work include mathematical logic[12], a branch of mathematics[28] and model theory[13], a mathematical theory[29]. Among Roland Fraïssé's employers was University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[14]. A notable student of him was Etienne Grandjean[17]. Doctoral students include Jean-Pierre Bénéjam[20], a mathematician[30], b. 1939[31]; Nikos Lygeros[21], a mathematician[32], b. 1968[33], of Greece[34]; Walied Hazim Sharif[22]; Cyprien Gnanvo[23]; Dominique Lanfranchi[24], of France[35]; and Pierre Ille[25].

Death and Burial

Roland Fraïssé died on March 30, 2008[5]. He died in 8th arrondissement of Marseille[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Roland Fraïssé include Ehrenfeucht–Fraïssé game[36].

Why It Matters

Roland Fraïssé is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Entities named for him include Ehrenfeucht–Fraïssé game[36].

FAQs

Where was Roland Fraïssé born?

Born in Bressuire[2].

Where did Roland Fraïssé die?

Roland Fraïssé passed away in 8th arrondissement of Marseille[4].

What did Roland Fraïssé do for work?

Roland Fraïssé worked as mathematician[6], philosopher[7], and logician[8].

Where did Roland Fraïssé go to school?

Roland Fraïssé was educated at University of Paris[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . archives-deux-sevres-vienne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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