Daniel Bernoulli
Swiss mathematician (1700-1782)
1700 — 1782
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss mathematician (1700-1782)
Born
February 8, 1700
Died
1782 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, physicist, economist
SwitzerlandBorn in GroningenDied in Basel
1700
Born in Groningen (1700-02-08)
1713
EducationStudied at University of Basel (1713–1716)
1744
Positionrector of the University of Basel (1744–1744)
1756
Positionrector of the University of Basel (1756–1756)
1782
Died in Basel
About
Daniel Bernoulli was a Swiss mathematician and physicist and was one of the many prominent mathematicians in the Bernoulli family from Basel. He is particularly remembered for his applications of mathematics to mechanics, especially fluid mechanics, and for his pioneering work in probability and statistics. His name is commemorated in the Bernoulli's principle, a particular example of the conservation of energy, which describes the mathematics of the mechanism underlying the operation of two important technologies of the 20th century: the carburetor and the aeroplane wing.
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Who is Daniel Bernoulli?+
Daniel Bernoulli was a Swiss mathematician and physicist and was one of the many prominent mathematicians in the Bernoulli family from Basel. He is particularly remembered for his applications of mathematics to mechanics, especially fluid mechanics, and for his pioneering work in probability and sta
What does the name Daniel mean?+
The name Daniel means "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is of English origin.
When was Daniel Bernoulli born?+
Daniel Bernoulli was born on February 8, 1700.
When did Daniel Bernoulli die?+
Daniel Bernoulli died in 1782, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
The name Daniel is of English origin, meaning "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is traditionally a male name.
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