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Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre

mathematician and astronomer

Born: Died: French

Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre (19 September 1749 – 19 August 1822) was a French mathematician, astronomer, historian of astronomy, and geodesist. He was also director of the Paris Observatory, and author of well-known books on the history of astronomy from ancient times to the 18th century.

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French mathematician and astronomer

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  1. Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre dies

    Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre, French mathematician and astronomer, known for french mathematician and astronomer, died on 1822-08-19.

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Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre was born on 1749-08-19 (French).
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French mathematician and astronomer
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Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre died on 1822-01-01.

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