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Claude-Louis Mathieu

French astronomer (1783–1875) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Claude-Louis Mathieu
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Claude-Louis Mathieu (25 November 1783 in Mâcon 5 March 1875 in Paris) was a French mathematician and astronomer who began his career as an engineer. He worked with the Bureau des Longitudes and tried to determine the distance of the stars.

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Awarded the Lalande Prize twice, in 1808 and 1815.

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References

  • O'Connor, John J.; Robertson, Edmund F., "Claude-Louis Mathieu", MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive, University of St Andrews


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