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Pierre Bouguer

French astronomer and mathematician (1698-1758) · Scientists · Died at 60

Pierre Bouguer was a French mathematician, geophysicist, geodesist, and astronomer. He is also known as "the father of naval architecture". In optics, he is known for making the first numerical photometric measurement.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.

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Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1698 to 1758 · aged 60