Michel Chasles
French mathematician (1793–1880)
1793 — 1880
Quick Facts
Profession
French mathematician (1793–1880)
Born
November 15, 1793
Died
1880 (age ~87)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physicist, mathematician, university teacher
FranceBorn in ÉpernonDied in Paris
1793
Born in Épernon (1793-11-15)
1812
EducationStudied at École polytechnique (1812–1814)
1854
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1860
Positionpresident of the French Academy of Sciences (1860–1860)
1864
AwardFellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
1865
AwardCopley Medal
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michel Chasles?+
Michel Floréal Chasles was a French mathematician.
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Chasles born?+
Michel Chasles was born on November 15, 1793.
When did Michel Chasles die?+
Michel Chasles died in 1880, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — November 15, 1793
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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