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Charles Dupin

French mathematician, engineer, economist and politician (1784-1873) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 88

Baron Pierre Charles François Dupin was a French Catholic mathematician, engineer, economist and politician, particularly known for work in the field of mathematics, where the Dupin cyclide and Dupin indicatrix are named after him; and for his work in the field of statistical and thematic mapping.

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Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

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In 1826 he created the earliest known choropleth map.

Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1784 to 1873 · aged 88