Gaspard de Prony
French mathematician and engineer, who worked on hydraulics (1755-1839)
1755 — 1839
Quick Facts
Profession
French mathematician and engineer, who worked on hydraulics (1755-1839)
Born
July 22, 1755
Died
1839 (age ~84)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
scientist, politician, mathematician
FranceBorn in ChameletDied in Asnières-sur-Seine
1755
Born in Chamelet (1755-07-22)
1776
EducationStudied at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (1776–1780)
1798
Positiondirector (1798–1839)
1810
Positionpresident of the French Academy of Sciences (1810–1810)
1816
AwardKnight of the Order of Saint-Michel
1818
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gaspard de Prony?+
Gaspard de Prony is French mathematician and engineer, who worked on hydraulics (1755-1839). Born in 1755.
When was Gaspard de Prony born?+
Gaspard de Prony was born on July 22, 1755.
When did Gaspard de Prony die?+
Gaspard de Prony died in 1839, at approximately 84 years of age.
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Gaspard — July 22, 1755
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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