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Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre

French astronomer and mathematician

Died when: 72 years 334 days (875 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre

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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