Émilie du Châtelet
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Émilie du Châtelet was born on December 17, 1706, in Paris.[1][2][3][4][5][6] She held citizenship of France.[1] Her native language was French.[1] Her mother was Gabrielle-Anne de Froulay.[7]
She worked as a mathematician, physicist, philosopher of language, essayist, salonnière, and translator.[8][1][9][10] Her field included physics, philosophy, and mathematics. She was influenced by Isaac Newton, Voltaire, and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.[2][11]
She was a member of the Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France) and the Academy of Sciences of the Institute of Bologna. She was the spouse of Florent-Claude du Chastelet (1725–present).[12] She died on September 10, 1749, in Lunéville, with the cause of death recorded as pulmonary embolism, and was buried at Eglise Saint Jacques Lunéville.[1][2][3][4][5][6][13][14].
Émilie du Châtelet
Summary
Émilie du Châtelet is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Paris[2]. She was born on December 17, 1706[3]. She died in Lunéville[4]. She died on September 10, 1749[5]. She worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], philosopher of language[8], essayist[9], and salonnière[10]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #6,871 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Paris[2], Émilie du Châtelet…
- Émilie du Châtelet passed away in Lunéville[4].
- Émilie du Châtelet was born on December 17, 1706[3].
- Émilie du Châtelet died on September 10, 1749[5].
- Burial took place at Eglise Saint Jacques Lunéville[12].
- Émilie du Châtelet's father was Louis Nicolas le Tonnelier de Breteuil[13].
- Émilie du Châtelet's mother was Gabrielle-Anne de Froulay[14].
- Émilie du Châtelet was married to Florent-Claude du Chastelet[15].
- A child of Émilie du Châtelet was Louis Marie Florent du Châtelet[16].
- Émilie du Châtelet held citizenship in France[17].
- French was Émilie du Châtelet's native language[18].
- Émilie du Châtelet's professions included mathematician[6].
- Émilie du Châtelet worked as a physicist[7].
- Émilie du Châtelet's professions included philosopher of language[8].
- Émilie du Châtelet's professions included essayist[9].
- Émilie du Châtelet worked as a salonnière[10].
- Émilie du Châtelet's professions included translator[19].
- Émilie du Châtelet's field of work was physics[20].
- Émilie du Châtelet's field of work was philosophy[21].
- Émilie du Châtelet's field of work was mathematics[22].
- A notable work attributed to Émilie du Châtelet is Institutions de Physique[23].
- A notable work attributed to Émilie du Châtelet is Q126463797[24].
- A notable work attributed to Émilie du Châtelet is Q124361075[25].
- Émilie du Châtelet was a member of Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[26].
- Émilie du Châtelet was a member of Academy of Sciences of the Institute of Bologna[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Paris[2], Émilie du Châtelet… she was born on December 17, 1706[3]. Her father was Louis Nicolas le Tonnelier de Breteuil[13]. Her mother was Gabrielle-Anne de Froulay[14]. French was her native language[18].
Education
Studied under Alexis Clairaut[28], an astronomer[29], 1713–1765[30], of France[31], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[32], specialised in mathematics[33] and Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis[34], an astronomer[35], 1698–1759[36], of France[37], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[38], specialised in mathematics[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], philosopher of language[8], essayist[9], salonnière[10], and translator[19]. Fields of work include physics[20], a branch of science[40]; philosophy[21], an academic discipline[41]; and mathematics[22], an academic discipline[42].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Institutions de Physique[23], a written or drawn work[43]; Q126463797[24], a version, edition or translation[44]; and Q124361075[25], a version, edition or translation[45]. Things named for Émilie du Châtelet include Emilia[46], a taxon[47]; Emiliella[48], a taxon[49]; and du Chatelet[50], an impact crater[51].
Personal Life
Among Émilie du Châtelet's spouses was Florent-Claude du Chastelet[15]. A child of her was Louis Marie Florent du Châtelet[16].
Death and Burial
Émilie du Châtelet died on September 10, 1749[5]. She passed away in Lunéville[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary embolism[52]. She is buried at Eglise Saint Jacques Lunéville[12].
Why It Matters
Émilie du Châtelet ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #6,871 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
She has been cited as an influence by Élisabeth Badinter[55], a philosopher[56], b. 1944[57], of France[58], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[59], specialised in feminism[60].
Entities named for her include Emilia[46], a taxon[47]; Emiliella[48], a taxon[49]; and du Chatelet[50], an impact crater[51].
FAQs
Where was Émilie du Châtelet born?
Born in Paris[2], Émilie du Châtelet…
Where did Émilie du Châtelet die?
Émilie du Châtelet passed away in Lunéville[4].
Who were Émilie du Châtelet's parents?
Émilie du Châtelet's father was Louis Nicolas le Tonnelier de Breteuil[13]. Émilie du Châtelet's mother was Gabrielle-Anne de Froulay[14].
Who was Émilie du Châtelet married to?
Émilie du Châtelet's spouses include Florent-Claude du Chastelet[15].
What did Émilie du Châtelet do for work?
Émilie du Châtelet worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], philosopher of language[8], essayist[9], and salonnière[10].
Who did Émilie du Châtelet influence?
Émilie du Châtelet has been cited as an influence by Élisabeth Badinter[55].