Pierre Bouguer
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Summary
Pierre Bouguer was born on February 16, 1698[1], in Le Croisic[2]. He died on August 15, 1758[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a hydrographer[5], explorer[6], mathematician[7], physicist[8], and astronomer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (695 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Jean Bouguer[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[12]
- Field of work: physics[13], astronomy[14], geodesy[15], hydrography[16], navigation[17], photometry[18]
- Employer: French Academy of Sciences[19]
- Notable work: Beer–Lambert law[20], French Geodesic Missions[21], Bouguer anomaly[22], Nombre de Bouguer[23], Essai d'optique sur la gradation de la lumière[24]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[25]
- Member of: Royal Society[26], French Academy of Sciences[27], Académie de Marine[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Pierre Bouguer[30]
- Family name: Bouguer[31]
- Given name: Pierre[32]
- Student of: Jean Jacques Dortous de Mayran[33]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[34], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[35], Q27058682[36], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], BEIC Digital Library[39], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[40], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[42], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[44]
- Name in native language: Pierre Bouguer[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Pierre Bouguer include Beer–Lambert law[46], a physical law[47]; Bouguer anomaly[48], a scientific theory[49]; Bouguer[50], a lunar crater[51]; and 8190 Bouguer[52], an asteroid[53].
Why It Matters
Pierre Bouguer has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Beer–Lambert law[46], a physical law[47]; Bouguer anomaly[48], a scientific theory[49]; Bouguer[50], a lunar crater[51]; and 8190 Bouguer[52], an asteroid[53].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Bouguer born?
Pierre Bouguer's place of birth was Le Croisic[2].
Where did Pierre Bouguer die?
Pierre Bouguer passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Pierre Bouguer's parents?
Pierre Bouguer's father was Jean Bouguer[11].
What did Pierre Bouguer do for work?
Pierre Bouguer worked as a hydrographer[5], explorer[6], mathematician[7], physicist[8], and astronomer[9].
What awards did Pierre Bouguer receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].