Jérôme Lalande
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Summary
Jérôme Lalande was born on July 11, 1732[1], in Bourg-en-Bresse[2]. He died on April 4, 1807[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], professor[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,133 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[10], Grave of Lefrançais de Lalande[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Field of work: astronomy[13]
- Position held: director[14]
- Employer: Collège de France[15]
- Educated at: Collège de France[16], Fénelon - La Trinité School[17], University of Paris[18]
- Doctoral advisor: Joseph-Nicolas Delisle[19]
- Student: Pierre-François Bernier[20], Giuseppe Piazzi[21], Pierre Méchain[22]
- Notable work: Atlas céleste de Flamstéed[23], Connaissance des temps[24], Voyage d'un françois en Italie, fait dans les années 1765 et 1766[25], Q88644591[26]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[28], 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[29]
- Member of: Royal Society[30], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[31], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[32], French Academy of Sciences[33], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[34], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35], Académie de Marine[36], Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[37], Grand Orient of France[38], Les Neuf Sœurs[39], Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL[40], Academy of Sciences of Turin[41], Société d'émulation de l'Ain[42], Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[43]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Doctoral student: Jean-Baptiste Joseph Delambre[46], Georg Friedrich Parrot[47], Joseph Lepaute Dagelet[48]
- Commons category: Jérôme Lalande[49]
- Given name: Joseph[50], Jerome[51]
- Significant event: funeral[52]
- Student of: Joseph-Nicolas Delisle[53], Pierre Charles Le Monnier[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jérôme Lalande include Lalande Prize[55] and Lalande[56].
Why It Matters
Jérôme Lalande has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 104 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He is credited with the discovery of Lalande 21185[59], an eruptive variable star[60]; Quadrans Muralis[61], a former constellation[62]; and Gliese 908[63], a star[64]. Works attributed to him include Histoire Céleste Française[65], a star catalogue[66]. Entities named for him include Lalande Prize[55] and Lalande[56].
His notable doctoral advisees include Jean-Baptiste Joseph Delambre[67], Georg Friedrich Parrot[68], and Joseph Lepaute Dagelet[69].
FAQs
Where was Jérôme Lalande born?
Jérôme Lalande was born in Bourg-en-Bresse[2].
Where did Jérôme Lalande die?
Jérôme Lalande passed away in Paris[4].
What did Jérôme Lalande do for work?
Jérôme Lalande worked as an astronomer[5], mathematician[6], professor[7], and writer[8].
Where did Jérôme Lalande go to school?
Jérôme Lalande was educated at Collège de France[16], Fénelon - La Trinité School[17], and University of Paris[18].
What awards did Jérôme Lalande receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[28], and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[29].
What did Jérôme Lalande discover?
Jérôme Lalande is credited as discoverer of Lalande 21185[59], Quadrans Muralis[61], and Gliese 908[63].