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Jean Baptiste Meusnier

French mathematician (1754-1793)
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Jean Baptiste Meusnier

Summary

Jean Baptiste Meusnier is a human[1]. Born in Tours[2], he… he was born on June 19, 1754[3]. He passed away in Mainz-Kastel[4]. He died on June 13, 1793[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], engineer[7], military engineer[8], and military flight engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tours[2], Jean Baptiste Meusnier…
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier died in Mainz-Kastel[4].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier was born on June 19, 1754[3].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier died on June 13, 1793[5].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier worked as an engineer[7].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's professions included military engineer[8].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's professions included military flight engineer[9].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's field of work was mathematics[12].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier was employed by French Armed Forces[13].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier was educated at École royale du génie de Mézières[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Baptiste Meusnier is Meusnier's theorem[15].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[16].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier was a member of French Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier was a member of Q3488577[18].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Meusnier de La Place[21].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[22].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal[23].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[24].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[25].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[26].
  • Jean Baptiste Meusnier's commander of is recorded as Q2807923[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Baptiste Meusnier's place of birth was Tours[2]. He was born on June 19, 1754[3].

Education

Jean Baptiste Meusnier was educated at École royale du génie de Mézières[14]. He studied under Gaspard Monge[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], engineer[7], military engineer[8], and military flight engineer[9]. Jean Baptiste Meusnier's field of work was mathematics[12]. He was employed by French Armed Forces[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Baptiste Meusnier is Meusnier's theorem[15]. Things named for him include Meusnier Point[29], a headland[30].

Recognition

Jean Baptiste Meusnier received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[16].

Death and Burial

Jean Baptiste Meusnier died on June 13, 1793[5]. He passed away in Mainz-Kastel[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Baptiste Meusnier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Meusnier Point[29], a headland[30].

FAQs

Where was Jean Baptiste Meusnier born?

Jean Baptiste Meusnier's place of birth was Tours[2].

Where did Jean Baptiste Meusnier die?

Jean Baptiste Meusnier passed away in Mainz-Kastel[4].

What did Jean Baptiste Meusnier do for work?

Jean Baptiste Meusnier worked as mathematician[6], engineer[7], military engineer[8], and military flight engineer[9].

Where did Jean Baptiste Meusnier go to school?

Jean Baptiste Meusnier was educated at École royale du génie de Mézières[14].

What awards did Jean Baptiste Meusnier receive?

Honors received include list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[16].

Related Entities

France Gaspard Monge mathematics

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . google.cat. google.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Roglo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mathematician, engineer, military engineer +1
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship → —
    Military, police or special rank → divisional general, field marshal, colonel +1
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    Place of birth → Tours
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