MONTEL, Paul Montel, Mathématicien Niçois, 1966

Paul Montel (1876-1975) was a prominent French mathematician, best known for his work on the theory of functions of a complex variable, and especially for his theory of normal families. He was Dean of the Faculty of Sciences in Paris and held various prominent academic positions, including the Academy of Sciences. This book is a collection of essays and testimonies in his honor, written by leading scientific and intellectual figures of his time, such as Nobel Prize-winning physicist Louis de Broglie and statesman René Cassin, highlighting his importance both in the world of mathematics and in French scientific institutions.