Nicole-Reine Lepaute

French astronomer (1723-1788)
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Nicole-Reine Lepaute
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Nicole-Reine Lepaute

Summary

Nicole-Reine Lepaute is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], she… she was born on January 5, 1723[3]. She died in Paris[4]. She died on December 6, 1788[5]. She worked as an astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Nicole-Reine Lepaute…
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute passed away in Paris[4].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute was born on January 5, 1723[3].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute died on December 6, 1788[5].
  • Among Nicole-Reine Lepaute's spouses was Jean-André Lepaute[9].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute held citizenship in Kingdom of France[10].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's field of work was astronomy[11].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's field of work was mathematics[12].
  • A notable student of Nicole-Reine Lepaute was Joseph Lepaute Dagelet[13].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute is recorded as female[14].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's family is recorded as Lepaute family[16].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's Commons category is recorded as Nicole-Reine Lepaute[17].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's family name is recorded as Lepaute[18].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's given name is recorded as Nicole[19].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's relative is recorded as Joseph Lepaute Dagelet[20].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Nicole-Reine Etable de Labrière'}[22].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Nicole-Reine Lepaute'}[23].
  • Nicole-Reine Lepaute's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Nicole-Reine Lepaute… she was born on January 5, 1723[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and mathematician[7]. Fields of work include astronomy[11], a branch of science[25] and mathematics[12], an academic discipline[26]. A notable student of Nicole-Reine Lepaute was Joseph Lepaute Dagelet[13].

Personal Life

Nicole-Reine Lepaute was married to Jean-André Lepaute[9].

Death and Burial

Nicole-Reine Lepaute died on December 6, 1788[5]. She passed away in Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nicole-Reine Lepaute include Hydrangea[27], a taxon[28] and Lepaute[29], a lunar crater[30].

Why It Matters

Nicole-Reine Lepaute ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for her include Hydrangea[27], a taxon[28] and Lepaute[29], a lunar crater[30].

FAQs

Where was Nicole-Reine Lepaute born?

Nicole-Reine Lepaute's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Nicole-Reine Lepaute die?

Nicole-Reine Lepaute passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Nicole-Reine Lepaute married to?

Nicole-Reine Lepaute's spouses include Jean-André Lepaute[9].

What did Nicole-Reine Lepaute do for work?

Nicole-Reine Lepaute worked as astronomer[6] and mathematician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . astrosabadell.org. astrosabadell.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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