About Pierre Humbert
Lived 1891 – 1953 (aged 62). Pierre Humbert was a French mathematician, historian of science, university teacher and astronomer.
Pierre Humbert (13 June 1891, Paris – 17 November 1953, Montpellier) was a French mathematician who worked on the theory of elliptic functions and introduced Humbert polynomials. He was the son of the mathematician Georges Humbert and married the daughter of Henri Andoyer.
Pierre Humbert was an Invited Speaker of the ICM in 1928 in Bologna.
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Who was Pierre Humbert?
French mathematician (1891-1953)
When was Pierre Humbert born?
Pierre Humbert was born on 13 June 1891 in 8th arrondissement of Paris, Paris.
When did Pierre Humbert die?
Pierre Humbert died on 17 November 1953 in Montpellier.
What was Pierre Humbert's occupation?
Pierre Humbert was a mathematician, historian of science, university teacher and astronomer.
What nationality was Pierre Humbert?
Pierre Humbert was French.
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