Pierre Varignon

French mathematician and academic

Pierre Varignon - French mathematician and academic
Born

1654
371 years ago

Died

December 23rd, 1722
302 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributions to mathematics included work on mechanics and the calculus of variations. Developed the concept of moments in physics and contributed to the geometric theory of curves. Authored influential texts that provided insights into the mathematical principles underlying physics. Held a prominent academic position and was involved in the establishment of scientific standards during the 17th and early 18th centuries.

Authored 'L'Histoire de l'Académie Royale des Sciences'

Developed theories on mechanics and moments

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