Gaspard Monge
French mathematician, inventor of descriptive geometry and father of differential geometry (1746-1818)
1746 — 1818
Quick Facts
Profession
French mathematician, inventor of descriptive geometry and father of differential geometry (1746-1818)
Born
May 9, 1746
Died
1818 (age ~72)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
teacher, engineer, politician
FranceBorn in BeauneDied in Paris
1746
Born in Beaune (1746-05-09)
1762
EducationStudied at Fénelon - La Trinité School (1762–1764)
1792
PositionMinister of the French Navy (1792–1793)
1797
Positiondirector (1797–1798)
1798
Positiondirector (1798–1800)
1798
PositionInstitut d'Égypte
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gaspard Monge?+
Gaspard Monge is French mathematician, inventor of descriptive geometry and father of differential geometry (1746-1818). Born in 1746.
When was Gaspard Monge born?+
Gaspard Monge was born on May 9, 1746.
When did Gaspard Monge die?+
Gaspard Monge died in 1818, at approximately 72 years of age.
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Gaspard — May 9, 1746
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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