Jerome Lalande
French astronomer (*1732 – †1807)
1732 — 1807
Quick Facts
Profession
French astronomer (*1732 – †1807)
Born
July 11, 1732
Died
1807 (age ~75)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
professor, writer, astronomer
FranceBorn in Bourg-en-BresseDied in Paris
1732
Born in Bourg-en-Bresse (1732-07-11)
1748
EducationStudied at University of Paris (1748–1751)
1763
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
1795
Positiondirector (1795–1800)
1807
Died in Paris
About
Joseph Jérôme Lefrançois de Lalande was a French astronomer, freemason and writer. He is known for having estimated a precise value of the astronomical unit using measurements of the transit of Venus in 1769.
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Who is Jerome Lalande?+
Joseph Jérôme Lefrançois de Lalande was a French astronomer, freemason and writer. He is known for having estimated a precise value of the astronomical unit using measurements of the transit of Venus in 1769.
What does the name Jerome mean?+
The name Jerome means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.". It is of French origin.
When was Jerome Lalande born?+
Jerome Lalande was born on July 11, 1732.
When did Jerome Lalande die?+
Jerome Lalande died in 1807, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.
The name Jerome is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From the - vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ἱερώνυμος. Hieronymus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jerome — July 11, 1732
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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