Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis

French mathematician, mechanical engineer, and scientist (1792–1843)
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Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis
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Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis

Summary

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1792[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on September 19, 1843[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], engineer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was born in Paris[2].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis passed away in Paris[4].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was born on May 22, 1792[3].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis died on September 19, 1843[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis held citizenship in France[12].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis's professions included physicist[7].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis worked as an engineer[8].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis's field of work was mathematics[13].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis's field of work was mechanics[14].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was employed by École polytechnique[15].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was employed by École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[16].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was employed by École Centrale Paris[17].
  • Among Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis's employers was École polytechnique[18].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[19].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis's education included a stint at École polytechnique[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis is Coriolis force[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis is Coriolis acceleration[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis is Coriolis frequency[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis is Rivals Theorem[24].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[25].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was a member of Société Philomathique de Paris[26].
  • Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was a member of French Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis… he was born on May 22, 1792[3].

Education

Educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[19], an engineering college[28], in France[29], founded in 1747[30], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[31] and École polytechnique[20], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1794[34], headquartered in Palaiseau[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], engineer[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include mathematics[13], an academic discipline[36] and mechanics[14], a branch of physics[37]. Employers include École polytechnique[15], a grande école[38], in France[39], founded in 1794[40], headquartered in Palaiseau[41]; École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[16], an engineering college[42], in France[43], founded in 1747[44], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[45]; and École Centrale Paris[17], an engineering college[46], in France[47], founded in 1829[48], headquartered in Châtenay-Malabry[49].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Coriolis force[21], a scientific theory[50]; Coriolis acceleration[22], a physical theory[51]; Coriolis frequency[23], a parameter[52]; and Rivals Theorem[24], a theorem[53]. Things named for Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis include Coriolis force[54], a scientific theory[55]; Coriolis frequency[56], a parameter[57]; Coriolis[58], an impact crater[59]; and 16564 Coriolis[60], an asteroid[61].

Recognition

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[25].

Death and Burial

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis died on September 19, 1843[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

He is credited with the discovery of Coriolis force[64], a scientific theory[65] and work-energy principle[66], a theorem[67], founded in 1829[68]. Entities named for him include Coriolis force[54], a scientific theory[55]; Coriolis frequency[56], a parameter[57]; Coriolis[58], an impact crater[59]; and 16564 Coriolis[60], an asteroid[61].

FAQs

Where was Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis born?

Born in Paris[2], Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis…

Where did Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis die?

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis passed away in Paris[4].

What did Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis do for work?

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], engineer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis go to school?

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis was educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[19] and École polytechnique[20].

What awards did Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis receive?

Honors received include 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[25].

What did Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis discover?

Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis is credited as discoverer of Coriolis force[64] and work-energy principle[66].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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