Georges-Louis Leclerc
French mathematician and cosmologist
Born
September 7th, 1707
318 years ago
Died
April 16th, 1788
237 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Significant contributions were made to the fields of natural history, mathematics, and cosmology. Authored 'Histoire naturelle', a comprehensive work that detailed various aspects of the natural world, integrating scientific observations with philosophical reflection. Played a crucial role in the discourse on species classification and the evolution of life forms, impacting future studies in biology and ecology. Developed theories on the Earth's history and the concept of species changing over time, anticipating modern evolutionary ideas.
Authored 'Histoire naturelle'
Contributed to the fields of biology and ecology
Developed theories on Earth's history and species evolution
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