Jean Cavaillès
French philosopher and mathematician (1903-1944) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 40
Jean Cavaillès was a French philosopher and logician who specialized in philosophy of mathematics and philosophy of science. He took part in the French Resistance within the Libération movement and was arrested by the Gestapo on 17 February 1944 and shot on 4 April 1944.
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1947Resistance MedalAward1945Croix de guerre 1939-1945AwardKnight of the Legion of HonourAward1944Died4 April 1944Companion of the LiberationAward1940Citation À l'ordre de l'arméeAward1903Born15 May 1903
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France
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Academics
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Lived 1903 to 1944 · aged 40
