Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist (1785–1836)
1785 — 1836
Quick Facts
Profession
French engineer and physicist (1785–1836)
Born
February 10, 1785
Died
1836 (age ~51)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
engineer, physicist, mathematician
FranceBorn in DijonDied in Paris
1785
Born in Dijon (1785-02-10)
1802
EducationStudied at École polytechnique (1802–1804)
1804
EducationStudied at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (1804–1806)
1831
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1836
Died in Paris
About
Claude-Louis Navier was a French civil engineer, affiliated with the French government, and a physicist who specialized in continuum mechanics.
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Who is Claude Navier?+
Claude-Louis Navier was a French civil engineer, affiliated with the French government, and a physicist who specialized in continuum mechanics.
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Navier born?+
Claude Navier was born on February 10, 1785.
When did Claude Navier die?+
Claude Navier died in 1836, at approximately 51 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — February 10, 1785
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
Respect.
— .
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