Ismaël Bullialdus
French astronomer and mathematician
Born
September 28th, 1605
419 years ago
Died
November 25th, 1694
330 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to astronomy and mathematics. Developed theories on planetary movements and worked on the design of astronomical instruments. Published several works that discussed celestial mechanics and lunar theory. Researched the properties of logarithms, which had lasting importance in the field. Influenced subsequent astronomers and mathematicians.
Published 'Astronomia' in 1667
Contributed to the development of lunar theory
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