Johann Georg Tralles

German mathematician and physicist

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

Links & References

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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