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FrenchBorn Gaspard François Clair Marie RICHE

French mathematician and engineer

Born on July 22, 1755 in Chamelet, France , France

Died on July 19, 1839 in Asnières-sur-Seine, France

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In 1791, de Prony embarked on the task of producing logarithmic and trigonometric tables for the French Cadastre. The effort was sanctioned by the French National Assembly, which, after the French Revolution wanted to bring uniformity to the multiple measurements and standards used throughout the nation. ...   In 1791, de Prony embarked on the task of producing logarithmic and trigonometric tables for the French Cadastre. The effort was sanctioned by the French National Assembly, which, after the French Revolution wanted to bring uniformity to the multiple measurements and standards used throughout the nation.



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