Born
February 15, 1861
Fleurier, Switzerland
Died
June 13, 1938
Sèvres, France
Known for
Swiss physicist
Charles Édouard Guillaume (1861 – 1938) was a Swiss physicist whose discoveries in nickel-steel alloys revolutionized precision measurements. He developed invar and elinvar, alloys with near-zero thermal expansion and elasticity, crucial for scientific instruments and chronometers. His work profoundly impacted fields from horology to cosmology.
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When did Charles Édouard Guillaume die?
Charles Édouard Guillaume died on June 13, 1938 in Sèvres, France, at the age of 77.
Where was Charles Édouard Guillaume born?
Charles Édouard Guillaume was born in Fleurier, Switzerland on February 15, 1861.
What is Charles Édouard Guillaume best known for?
Charles Édouard Guillaume is best known for Swiss physicist.
How old was Charles Édouard Guillaume when they died?
Charles Édouard Guillaume was 77 years old at the time of death.
What nationality was Charles Édouard Guillaume?
Charles Édouard Guillaume was from Switzerland.
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