Paul Émile Appell

Paul Émile Appell

French mathematician (1855–1930)

Died aged 75LibraFrance

Biography

M. P. Appell is the same person: it stands for Monsieur Paul Appell.

Paul Émile Appell (27 September 1855 in Strasbourg – 24 October 1930 in Paris) was a French mathematician and Rector of the University of Paris. Appell polynomials and Appell's equations of motion are named after him, as is rue Paul Appell in the 14th arrondissement of Paris and the minor planet 988 Appella.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • president
  • president of the Mathematical Society of France
  • president
  • president of the French Academy of Sciences
  • Rector of the Academy of Paris

Employers / organisations

  • University of Paris
  • École pratique des hautes études
  • University of Burgundy Europe

Notable works

  • Appell's equation of motion
  • Appell series
  • Generalized Appell polynomials
  • Appell sequence
  • Appell–Humbert theorem

Family

Siblings
Charles Appell

Awards & honours (3)

  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Poncelet Prize
  • Jean Reynaud Prize

Quick answers about Paul Émile Appell

How old was Paul Émile Appell?
Paul Émile Appell died on October 24, 1930 at the age of 75.
When is Paul Émile Appell's birthday?
Paul Émile Appell was born on September 27, 1855.
Where was Paul Émile Appell born?
Paul Émile Appell was born in Strasbourg.
What is Paul Émile Appell's zodiac sign?
Paul Émile Appell's zodiac sign is Libra.
What is Paul Émile Appell's nationality?
Paul Émile Appell is a citizen of France.
What does Paul Émile Appell do?
Paul Émile Appell is known as mathematician, university teacher.
How many children did Paul Émile Appell have?
Wikidata lists 2 children of Paul Émile Appell.

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