
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
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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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.
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.
Jerome Lalande was born on July 11, 1732.
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.
Other famous people named Jerome
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
Would you name your baby Jerome?
Guestbook
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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