Roland Fraïssé

French mathematician (1920-2008)
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Roland Fraïssé

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] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

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 died on March 30, 2008[5].
  • Roland Fraïssé held citizenship in France[9].
  • Roland Fraïssé worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Roland Fraïssé worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Roland Fraïssé's field of work was mathematical logic[10].
  • Roland Fraïssé's field of work was model theory[11].
  • Among Roland Fraïssé's employers was University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[12].
  • Roland Fraïssé was educated at University of Paris[13].
  • Roland Fraïssé's doctoral advisor was René de Possel[14].
  • A notable student of Roland Fraïssé was Etienne Grandjean[15].
  • Roland Fraïssé is recorded as male[16].
  • Roland Fraïssé's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Jean-Pierre Bénéjam as a doctoral student[18].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Nikos Lygeros as a doctoral student[19].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Walied Hazim Sharif as a doctoral student[20].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Cyprien Gnanvo as a doctoral student[21].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Dominique Lanfranchi as a doctoral student[22].
  • Roland Fraïssé supervised Pierre Ille as a doctoral student[23].
  • Roland Fraïssé's given name is recorded as Roland[24].
  • Roland Fraïssé's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Roland Fraïssé's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Roland Jean Ernest Fraïssé'}[26].
  • Roland Fraïssé's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Roland Fraïssé'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Roland Fraïssé's place of birth was Bressuire[2]. He was born on March 12, 1920[3].

Education

Roland Fraïssé's education included a stint at University of Paris[13]. His doctoral advisor was René de Possel[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and philosopher[7]. Fields of work include mathematical logic[10], a branch of mathematics[28] and model theory[11], a mathematical theory[29]. Roland Fraïssé was employed by University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[12]. A notable student of him was Etienne Grandjean[15]. Doctoral students include Jean-Pierre Bénéjam[18], a mathematician[30], b. 1939[31]; Nikos Lygeros[19], a mathematician[32], b. 1968[33], of Greece[34]; Walied Hazim Sharif[20]; Cyprien Gnanvo[21]; Dominique Lanfranchi[22], of France[35]; and Pierre Ille[23].

Death and Burial

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

Works and Contributions

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

Why It Matters

Roland Fraïssé ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

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

FAQs

Where was Roland Fraïssé born?

Born in Bressuire[2], Roland Fraïssé…

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] and philosopher[7].

Where did Roland Fraïssé go to school?

Roland Fraïssé was educated at University of Paris[13].

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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. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . archives-deux-sevres-vienne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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