Ioan Mire Melik
Romanian mathematician
Died when: 48 years 173 days (581 months)Star Sign: Leo
Ioan Mire Melik, or Melic (born Iacob Ioan Miren Melik;August 9, 1840 – January 29, 1889), was a Wallachian, later Romanian mathematician, educator and political figure, one of the early members of Junimea literary society.
Known for his work in private education, and for his tenure at the University of Ia?i, he was the author of several early introductions to science—dealing with arithmetic and geometry, but also with topography and surveying.
He was perceived as a bland figure at Junimea meetings, and had little to do with its literary agenda, but took care of administrative chores and, for a while, of its publishing venture.
Taking his cue from the Junimist leadership, Melik followed the literary club as it transformed itself into a liberal conservative party.
He represented Ia?i city in the Assembly of Deputies in the , and then, under a Junimist government, helped enforce Titu Maiorescu's policies in the educational field.
Melik is also remembered as an engineer and entrepreneur, who contributed to the modern history of Coste?tii Boto?anilor village, his personal estate.