Charles-Eugène Delaunay
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Summary
Charles-Eugène Delaunay was born on April 9, 1816[1], in Lusigny-sur-Barse[2]. He died on August 5, 1872[3], in Cherbourg[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Position held: president of the French Academy of Sciences[10], director[11]
- Employer: Paris Observatory, PSL University[12], University of Paris[13], Mines ParisTech[14], École polytechnique[15]
- Educated at: École polytechnique[16], Mines ParisTech[17], University of Paris[18], Lycée Charlemagne[19]
- Notable work: Unduloid[20]
- Award received: Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[21], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22], Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[24], Knight of the Legion of Honour[25]
- Member of: Royal Society[26], French Academy of Sciences[27], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[28], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[29], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[30], Russian Academy of Sciences[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Charles-Eugène Delaunay[33]
- Cause of death: drowning[34], maritime accident[35]
- Family name: Delaunay[36]
- Given name: Charles[37], Eugene[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles-Eugène Delaunay[39]
- Academic thesis: De la distinction des maxima et des minima dans les questions qui dépendent de la méthode des variations[40]
- Student of: Jean-Baptiste Biot[41]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[44]
- Name in native language: Charles-Eugène Delaunay[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles-Eugène Delaunay include Delaunay[46], a lunar crater[47] and 8688 Delaunay[48], an asteroid[49].
Why It Matters
Charles-Eugène Delaunay has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by George William Hill[52], an astronomer[53], 1838–1914[54], of United States[55], awarded the Copley Medal[56], specialised in astronomy[57].
Entities named for him include Delaunay[46], a lunar crater[47] and 8688 Delaunay[48], an asteroid[49].
FAQs
Where was Charles-Eugène Delaunay born?
Charles-Eugène Delaunay's place of birth was Lusigny-sur-Barse[2].
Where did Charles-Eugène Delaunay die?
Charles-Eugène Delaunay passed away in Cherbourg[4].
What did Charles-Eugène Delaunay do for work?
Charles-Eugène Delaunay worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], and engineer[7].
Where did Charles-Eugène Delaunay go to school?
Charles-Eugène Delaunay was educated at École polytechnique[16], Mines ParisTech[17], University of Paris[18], and Lycée Charlemagne[19].
What awards did Charles-Eugène Delaunay receive?
Honors received include Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society[21], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[22], Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[24].
Who did Charles-Eugène Delaunay influence?
Charles-Eugène Delaunay has been cited as an influence by George William Hill[52].