Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre
French mathematician and astronomer
Born
September 19th, 1749
276 years ago
Died
August 19th, 1822
203 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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A mathematician and astronomer contributed significantly to the measurement of the meridian arc from Dunkirk to Barcelona. Published works on astronomy and the metric system further advanced scientific understanding. Collaborated on the redefinition of the meter in France, influencing global standards.
Measured the meridian arc from Dunkirk to Barcelona
Published 'Base du Système Métrique Décimal'
Co-published work on the metric system
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