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Claude-Louis Mathieu

French astronomer

Died when: 91 years 100 days (1095 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Claude-Louis Mathieu

Claude-Louis Mathieu or 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.Awarded the Lalande Prize twice, in 1808 and 1815.


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