Johann Georg Tralles
German mathematician and physicist
Born
1763
262 years ago
Died
November 19th, 1822
202 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to mathematics and physics in the early 19th century. Engaged in research that laid foundations for future studies in analysis and geometry. Published key works that addressed topics including calculus and mechanics. Held academic positions that influenced the development of mathematics in Germany.
Authored 'Elementa Calculi Differentialis'
Contributed to the theory of elasticity
Worked on the foundations of mechanics
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