He was examined on 24 March 1899 by a board consisting of Darboux, Appell and Emile Picard, and they awarded him the doctorate. However:
Siya ay napagmasdan sa 24 March 1899 sa pamamagitan ng isang lupon na binubuo ng Darboux, Appell at Emile Picard, at sila ay iginawad sa kanya ang titulo ng doktor. Gayunman: