Pierre Gassendi
French philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, priest, and scientist (*1592 – †1655)
1592 — 1655
Quick Facts
Profession
French philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, priest, and scientist (*1592 – †1655)
Born
January 22, 1592
Died
1655 (age ~63)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
astronomer, writer, naturalist
Kingdom of FranceBorn in ChamptercierDied in Paris
1592
Born in Champtercier (1592-01-22)
1609
EducationStudied at Aix University (1609–1612)
1612
EducationStudied at Avignon University (1612–1614)
1614
Positioncanon (1614–1634)
1634
Positionprovost (1634–1645)
1655
Died in Paris
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Pierre Gassendi was a French philosopher, Catholic priest, astronomer, and mathematician. While he held a church position in south-east France, he also spent much time in Paris, where he was a leader of a group of free-thinking intellectuals. He was also an active observational scientist, publishing the first data on the transit of Mercury in 1631. The lunar crater Gassendi is named after him.
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Who is Pierre Gassendi?+
Pierre Gassendi was a French philosopher, Catholic priest, astronomer, and mathematician. While he held a church position in south-east France, he also spent much time in Paris, where he was a leader of a group of free-thinking intellectuals. He was also an active observational scientist, publishing
What does the name Pierre mean?+
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
When was Pierre Gassendi born?+
Pierre Gassendi was born on January 22, 1592.
When did Pierre Gassendi die?+
Pierre Gassendi died in 1655, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — January 22, 1592
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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