Philippe de La Hire

French mathematician and astronomer (1640-1718)
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Philippe de La Hire
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Philippe de La Hire

Summary

Philippe de La Hire is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on March 18, 1640[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 21, 1718[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], mathematician[7], professor[8], architect[9], and naturalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Philippe de La Hire…
  • Philippe de La Hire passed away in Paris[4].
  • Philippe de La Hire was born on March 18, 1640[3].
  • Philippe de La Hire died on April 21, 1718[5].
  • Philippe de La Hire's father was Laurent de La Hyre[12].
  • A child of Philippe de La Hire was Jean-Nicolas de La Hire[13].
  • A child of Philippe de La Hire was Gabriel Philippe de la Hire[14].
  • Philippe de La Hire held citizenship in France[15].
  • Philippe de La Hire worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Philippe de La Hire worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Philippe de La Hire worked as a professor[8].
  • Philippe de La Hire's professions included architect[9].
  • Philippe de La Hire's professions included naturalist[10].
  • Among Philippe de La Hire's employers was Collège de France[16].
  • Philippe de La Hire was a member of French Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Philippe de La Hire was a member of Académie Royale d'Architecture[18].
  • Philippe de La Hire is recorded as male[19].
  • Philippe de La Hire's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Philippe de La Hire's Commons category is recorded as Philippe de La Hire[21].
  • Philippe de La Hire's residence is recorded as Paris[22].
  • Philippe de La Hire's family name is recorded as de La Hire[23].
  • Philippe de La Hire's given name is recorded as Philippe[24].
  • Philippe de La Hire's work location is recorded as Paris Observatory, PSL University[25].
  • Philippe de La Hire's relative is recorded as Étienne de La Hire[26].
  • Philippe de La Hire studied under Honoré Fabri[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philippe de La Hire was born in Paris[2]. He was born on March 18, 1640[3]. His father was Laurent de La Hyre[12].

Education

Philippe de La Hire studied under Honoré Fabri[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], mathematician[7], professor[8], architect[9], and naturalist[10]. Philippe de La Hire was employed by Collège de France[16].

Personal Life

Children include Jean-Nicolas de La Hire[13], a physician[28], 1685–1727[29], of France[30] and Gabriel Philippe de la Hire[14], an entomologist[31], 1677–1719[32], of France[33].

Death and Burial

Philippe de La Hire died on April 21, 1718[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Philippe de La Hire include Mons La Hire[34], a mountain[35].

Why It Matters

Philippe de La Hire ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Mons La Hire[34], a mountain[35].

FAQs

Where was Philippe de La Hire born?

Philippe de La Hire's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Philippe de La Hire die?

Philippe de La Hire passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Philippe de La Hire's parents?

Philippe de La Hire's father was Laurent de La Hyre[12].

What did Philippe de La Hire do for work?

Philippe de La Hire worked as astronomer[6], mathematician[7], professor[8], architect[9], and naturalist[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astronomer, mathematician, professor +2
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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