Jean Nicolas Pierre Hachette
French mathematician and academic
Born
May 6th, 1769
255 years ago
Died
January 16th, 1834
191 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to geometry and mathematics education in France. Hachette formulated the concept of a geometric mean and published influential works in the field, including 'Geometrie', which facilitated the understanding of geometrical principles for students. Worked as a professor at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand, engaging in educational reform and advocating for improvements in the teaching of mathematics. His efforts played a key role in shaping the curriculum of mathematics in French schools during the 19th century.
Published 'Geometrie'
Formulated the concept of geometric mean
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