When was Marie-Françoise Roy born?

Marie-Françoise Roy was born on 28 April 1950 in Paris.

What positions has Marie-Françoise Roy held?

Positions held by Marie-Françoise Roy include: president (2004–2007); president (1987–1989).

Where did Marie-Françoise Roy study?

Marie-Françoise Roy was educated at Sorbonne Paris North University, University of Paris, École normale supérieure de jeunes filles.

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Marie-Françoise Roy

French mathematician and academic

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Marie-Françoise Roy is a French mathematician noted for her work in real algebraic geometry. She has been Professor of Mathematics at the University of Rennes 1 since 1985 and in 2009 was made a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honour. In 2004, she received an Irène Joliot-Curie Prize.

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Born: 28 April 1950 wd
Place of birth: Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: mathematician, university teacher wd
Education: Sorbonne Paris North University, University of Paris, École normale supérieure de jeunes filles wd

Positions held wd

president (2004–2007)
president (1987–1989)

Awards wd

Irène-Joliot-Curie Prize (2004)
Knight of the National Order of Merit (2007)
Knight of the Legion of Honour (2009)
Officer of the National Order of Merit (2014)
honorary doctorate of the University of Cantabria (2015)
honorary doctor of the University of Bath (2022)

Questions

When was Marie-Françoise Roy born?: Marie-Françoise Roy was born on 28 April 1950 in Paris.
What positions has Marie-Françoise Roy held?: Positions held by Marie-Françoise Roy include: president (2004–2007); president (1987–1989).
Where did Marie-Françoise Roy study?: Marie-Françoise Roy was educated at Sorbonne Paris North University, University of Paris, École normale supérieure de jeunes filles.

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