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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