Joseph Fourier
French mathematician and physicist (1768 – 1830)
1768 — 1830
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Profession
French mathematician and physicist (1768 – 1830)
Born
March 21, 1768
Died
1830 (age ~62)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
mathematician
FranceBorn in AuxerreDied in Paris
1768
Born in Auxerre (1768-03-21)
1777
EducationStudied at Royal Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre (1777–1782)
1787
EducationStudied at Fleury Abbey (1787–1789)
1794
EducationStudied at École normale (1794–1795)
1802
PositionPrefect of Isère (1802–1814)
1804
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
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Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier was a French mathematician and physicist born in Auxerre, Burgundy and best known for initiating the investigation of Fourier series, which eventually developed into Fourier analysis and harmonic analysis, and their applications to problems of heat transfer and vibrations. The Fourier transform and Fourier's law of conduction are also named in his honour. Fourier is also generally credited with the discovery of the greenhouse effect.
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Who is Joseph Fourier?+
Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier was a French mathematician and physicist born in Auxerre, Burgundy and best known for initiating the investigation of Fourier series, which eventually developed into Fourier analysis and harmonic analysis, and their applications to problems of heat transfer and vibration
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Fourier born?+
Joseph Fourier was born on March 21, 1768.
When did Joseph Fourier die?+
Joseph Fourier died in 1830, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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