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Eugène Fabry

1856 – 1944

French mathematician

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About Eugène Fabry

Lived 1856 – 1944 (aged 87). Eugène Fabry was a French mathematician, engineer and university teacher.

Charles Eugène Fabry (; 16 October 18566 October 1944) was a French mathematician. Fabry is best known for studying the singularities of analytic functions, including proving the Fabry gap theorem.

Biography Eugène Fabry, born in Marseille, was the second of five sons in his family. His brothers included physicist Charles Fabry and astronomer Louis Fabry.

He became professor of analysis at Aix-Marseille University and the University of Montpellier, and a corresponding member of the French Academy of Sciences.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Lycée Thiers, École polytechnique
Employers
University of Montpellier
Awards
Prix Francoeur; Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Eugene Fabry

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eugène Fabry?

French mathematician (1856-1944)

When was Eugène Fabry born?

Eugène Fabry was born on 16 October 1856 in Marseille.

When did Eugène Fabry die?

Eugène Fabry died on 6 October 1944.

What was Eugène Fabry's occupation?

Eugène Fabry was a mathematician, engineer and university teacher.

What nationality was Eugène Fabry?

Eugène Fabry was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eugène Fabry

· Wikidata: Q8314692

· DBpedia: Eugène Fabry

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