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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Lived 1698 to 1758 · aged 60