Jean Leurechon
French mathematician (1591-1670)
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- human
- Date of birth
- May 15, 1591
- Date of death
- January 17, 1670
- Place of birth
- Bar-le-Duc
- Place of death
- Pont-à-Mousson
- Occupation
- mathematician, philosopher, Catholic theologian
- Educated at
- Collège de Tournai[9]
- Religion or worldview
- Catholicism[10]
- Academic thesis
- Selectae propositiones in tota sparsim mathematica pulcherrimae[15]
- Attested in
- Mare Magnum (vol. 82)[20]
- Described by source
- BEIC Digital Library, Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne (2nd edition, 1843-1865)[16][17]
- Name in native language
- Jean Leurechon[19]
- Religious order
- Society of Jesus[12]
🏷️ Also known as
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en Jean Leurechon
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cs P. J. L.
fr Jean Levrechon
ja ジャン・ルレション
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- biography/Jean-Leurechon
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- OL5936628A, OL4880095A
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- BVEV071758
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Summary
Jean Leurechon was born on May 15, 1591[1], in Bar-le-Duc[2]. He died on January 17, 1670[3], in Pont-à-Mousson[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], and Catholic theologian[7].
Why It Matters
Jean Leurechon is credited with the discovery of pigeonhole principle[21], a theorem[22], founded in 1834[23].
FAQs
Where was Jean Leurechon born?
Jean Leurechon was born in Bar-le-Duc[2].
Where did Jean Leurechon die?
Jean Leurechon died in Pont-à-Mousson[4].
What did Jean Leurechon do for work?
Jean Leurechon worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], and Catholic theologian[7].
Where did Jean Leurechon go to school?
Jean Leurechon was educated at Collège de Tournai[9].
What did Jean Leurechon discover?
Jean Leurechon is credited as discoverer of pigeonhole principle[21].