Alexis Clairaut

French mathematician and astronomer

Alexis Clairaut - French mathematician and astronomer
Born

May 13th, 1713
311 years ago

Died

May 17th, 1765
259 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributed to mathematics and astronomy through significant works, especially in geophysics. Developed methods to calculate the shape of the Earth and made advancements in the understanding of planetary motion. Participated in various scientific endeavors, including the expedition to measure a meridian arc in Lapland. Published notable works that influenced future generations of scientists and mathematicians.

Calculated the shape of the Earth

Worked on the motion of comets

Published 'Thermometrie', a work on temperature measurement

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