Biography · Mathematician and astronomer

Joseph-Louis Lagrange

1736 · 1813

Years lived
77
Photos
50
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Born

January 25, 1736

Turin, Italy

Died

April 10, 1813

Paris, France

Known for

Mathematician and astronomer

Joseph-Louis Lagrange (1736–1813) was Italy best known for Mathematician and astronomer.

Joseph-Louis Lagrange (January 25, 1736 – April 10, 1813) was an Italian and naturalized French mathematician and astronomer. He developed analytical mechanics and contributed significantly to calculus, number theory, and celestial mechanics. His *Mécanique analytique* transformed the study of classical mechanics, shaping mathematical physics.

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  • When did Joseph-Louis Lagrange die?

    Joseph-Louis Lagrange died on April 10, 1813 in Paris, France, at the age of 77.

  • Where was Joseph-Louis Lagrange born?

    Joseph-Louis Lagrange was born in Turin, Italy on January 25, 1736.

  • What is Joseph-Louis Lagrange best known for?

    Joseph-Louis Lagrange is best known for Mathematician and astronomer.

  • How old was Joseph-Louis Lagrange when they died?

    Joseph-Louis Lagrange was 77 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Joseph-Louis Lagrange?

    Joseph-Louis Lagrange was from Italy.

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