Jérôme Lalande

French astronomer (*1732 – †1807)
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Jérôme Lalande
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Jérôme Lalande

Summary

Jérôme Lalande is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bourg-en-Bresse[2]. He was born on July 11, 1732[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 4, 1807[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], mathematician[7], professor[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jérôme Lalande's place of birth was Bourg-en-Bresse[2].
  • Jérôme Lalande passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jérôme Lalande was born on July 11, 1732[3].
  • Jérôme Lalande died on April 4, 1807[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Jérôme Lalande is buried at Grave of Lefrançais de Lalande[12].
  • Jérôme Lalande held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jérôme Lalande worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Jérôme Lalande worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Jérôme Lalande worked as a professor[8].
  • Jérôme Lalande worked as a writer[9].
  • Jérôme Lalande's field of work was astronomy[14].
  • Jérôme Lalande held the position of director[15].
  • Jérôme Lalande was employed by Collège de France[16].
  • Jérôme Lalande's education included a stint at Collège de France[17].
  • Jérôme Lalande was educated at Fénelon - La Trinité School[18].
  • Jérôme Lalande was educated at University of Paris[19].
  • Jérôme Lalande's doctoral advisor was Joseph-Nicolas Delisle[20].
  • A notable student of Jérôme Lalande was Pierre-François Bernier[21].
  • A notable student of Jérôme Lalande was Giuseppe Piazzi[22].
  • A notable student of Jérôme Lalande was Pierre Méchain[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Jérôme Lalande is Atlas céleste de Flamstéed[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jérôme Lalande is Connaissance des temps[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Jérôme Lalande is Voyage d'un françois en Italie, fait dans les années 1765 et 1766[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Jérôme Lalande is Q88644591[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jérôme Lalande was born in Bourg-en-Bresse[2]. He was born on July 11, 1732[3].

Education

Educated at Collège de France[17], a higher education institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1530[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Fénelon - La Trinité School[18], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1519[34]; and University of Paris[19], a former entity[35], in France[36], founded in 1150[37], headquartered in Paris[38]. Jérôme Lalande's doctoral advisor was Joseph-Nicolas Delisle[20]. Studied under Joseph-Nicolas Delisle[39] and Pierre Charles Le Monnier[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], mathematician[7], professor[8], and writer[9]. Jérôme Lalande's field of work was astronomy[14]. He was employed by Collège de France[16]. He held the position of director[15]. Notable students include Pierre-François Bernier[21], Giuseppe Piazzi[22], and Pierre Méchain[23]. Doctoral students include Jean-Baptiste Joseph Delambre[41], an astronomer[42], 1749–1822[43], of France[44], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[45], specialised in astronomy[46]; Georg Friedrich Parrot[47], a physicist[48], 1767–1852[49], of Russian Empire[50], specialised in physics[51]; and Joseph Lepaute Dagelet[52], an astronomer[53], 1751–1788[54], of Kingdom of France[55].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Atlas céleste de Flamstéed[24], a version, edition or translation[56]; Connaissance des temps[25], a periodical[57], in France[58], founded in 1679[59]; Voyage d'un françois en Italie, fait dans les années 1765 et 1766[26], a literary work[60]; and Q88644591[27], a version, edition or translation[61]. Things named for Jérôme Lalande include Lalande Prize[62] and Lalande[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[64], a fellowship award[65], in United Kingdom[66]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[67], a fellowship award[68]; and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[69], an inscription[70], in France[71], founded in 1887[72].

Personal Life

Jérôme Lalande's religion is recorded as atheism[73].

Death and Burial

Jérôme Lalande died on April 4, 1807[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[11] and Grave of Lefrançais de Lalande[12].

Why It Matters

Jérôme Lalande ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

He is credited with the discovery of Lalande 21185[76], an eruptive variable star[77]; Quadrans Muralis[78], a former constellation[79]; and Gliese 908[80], a star[81]. Works attributed to him include Histoire Céleste Française[82], a star catalogue[83]. Entities named for him include Lalande Prize[62] and Lalande[63].

His notable doctoral advisees include Jean-Baptiste Joseph Delambre[84], Georg Friedrich Parrot[85], and Joseph Lepaute Dagelet[86].

FAQs

Where was Jérôme Lalande born?

Jérôme Lalande's place of birth was Bourg-en-Bresse[2].

Where did Jérôme Lalande die?

Jérôme Lalande died in Paris[4].

What did Jérôme Lalande do for work?

Jérôme Lalande worked as astronomer[6], mathematician[7], professor[8], and writer[9].

Where did Jérôme Lalande go to school?

Jérôme Lalande was educated at Collège de France[17], Fénelon - La Trinité School[18], and University of Paris[19].

What awards did Jérôme Lalande receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[64], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[67], and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[69].

What did Jérôme Lalande discover?

Jérôme Lalande is credited as discoverer of Lalande 21185[76], Quadrans Muralis[78], and Gliese 908[80].

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