Louis Bertrand Castel
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Summary
Louis Bertrand Castel was born on November 15, 1688[1], in Montpellier[2]. He died on January 9, 1757[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], physicist[6], theologian[7], scientist[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1688[11]
- Date of death: January 11, 1757[12], January 1, 1757[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[14]
- Occupation: inventor[15]
- Field of work: mathematics[16], physics[17], optics[18], Catholic theology[19], philosophy[20], harpsichord[21], sound[22], color[23]
- Employer: Collège des Jésuites (Toulouse)[24], Collège Louis-le-Grand (Paris)[25]
- Educated at: Collège des Jésuites (Toulouse)[26]
- Student: Alexis Fontaine des Bertins[27]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[28]
- Member of: Royal Society[29]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Commons category: Louis Bertrand Castel[32]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[33]
- Family name: Castel[34]
- Given name: Louis[35]
- Work location: Paris[36]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[37], BEIC Digital Library[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
- Name in native language: Louis Bertrand Castel[42]
- Writing language: French[43]
Why It Matters
Louis Bertrand Castel has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Louis Bertrand Castel born?
Louis Bertrand Castel's place of birth was Montpellier[2].
Where did Louis Bertrand Castel die?
Louis Bertrand Castel passed away in Paris[4].
What did Louis Bertrand Castel do for work?
Louis Bertrand Castel worked as a mathematician[5], physicist[6], theologian[7], scientist[8], and philosopher[9].
Where did Louis Bertrand Castel go to school?
Louis Bertrand Castel was educated at Collège des Jésuites (Toulouse)[26].
What awards did Louis Bertrand Castel receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[28].