When was René Taton born?

René Taton was born on 4 April 1915 in L'Échelle.

What positions has René Taton held?

Positions held by René Taton include: president (1975–1977); President of the Division of History of Science and Technology (1975–1977); treasurer (1956–1985); president.

Where did René Taton study?

René Taton was educated at École normale supérieure de Saint-Cloud, University of Paris.

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René Taton

French historian of science (1915-2004)

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René Taton was a French mathematician, historian of science, and long co-chief-editor of the Revue d'histoire des sciences. He was awarded both the highest lifetime achievement awards in the field of history of science: the George Sarton Medal, in 1975, and the Alexandre Koyré Medal, in 1997.

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Born: 4 April 1915 wd
Place of birth: L'Échelle wd
Died: 9 August 2004 wd
Place of death: Ajaccio wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: mathematician, historian of science, historian, university teacher, director of studies wd
Education: École normale supérieure de Saint-Cloud, University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

president (1975–1977)
President of the Division of History of Science and Technology (1975–1977)
treasurer (1956–1985)
president

Awards wd

Kenneth O. May Prize
George Sarton Medal (1975)
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms

Questions

When was René Taton born?: René Taton was born on 4 April 1915 in L'Échelle.
What positions has René Taton held?: Positions held by René Taton include: president (1975–1977); President of the Division of History of Science and Technology (1975–1977); treasurer (1956–1985); president.
Where did René Taton study?: René Taton was educated at École normale supérieure de Saint-Cloud, University of Paris.

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