Philippe de La Hire
French mathematician and astronomer
Born
March 18th, 1640
385 years ago
Died
April 21st, 1719
306 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to mathematics and astronomy during the 17th century. Developed a method for calculating the position of celestial bodies and made important advancements in the field of geometry. Worked on the theory of conics and analytical geometry. Engaged in various scientific discussions of the time and corresponded with notable contemporaries.
Published treatises on celestial mechanics
Contributed to the development of geometry
Calculated positions of planets
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