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Georges Poitou

1926 – 1989

French mathematician

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Lived 1926 – 1989 (aged 63). Georges Poitou was a French mathematician.

Georges Poitou (11 February 1926 – 14 December 1989) was a French mathematician. Along with John Tate, Poitou introduced the Poitou–Tate duality theorem.

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Education
Lycée Henri-IV, École Normale Supérieure, University of Paris
Positions held
Director of École normale supérieure (Paris), President
Employers
University of Lille

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georges Poitou?

French mathematician (1926–1989)

When was Georges Poitou born?

Georges Poitou was born on 11 February 1926 in Paris.

When did Georges Poitou die?

Georges Poitou died on 14 December 1989 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Georges Poitou's occupation?

Georges Poitou was a mathematician.

What nationality was Georges Poitou?

Georges Poitou was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georges Poitou

· Wikidata: Q1509047

· DBpedia: Georges Poitou

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