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Alexandre-Théophile Vandermonde

Alexandre-Théophile Vandermonde was a French mathematician, chemist, economist, musician, scientist and university teacher (1735–1796). He was born at Paris.

Also recorded as Alexandre-Theophile Vandermonde.

Overview

Born at Paris in 1735, died at Paris in 1796.

In detail

Alexandre-Théophile Vandermonde studied at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers and University of Paris. training under Alexis Fontaine des Bertins is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is algebra, combinatorics and chemistry.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include director. Membership is recorded of French Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Vandermonde matrix, Vandermonde polynomial, Vandermonde's identity, Q-Vandermonde identity and knight's tour.

Chronology

  1. 1735Alexandre-Théophile Vandermonde born at Paris.
  2. 1796Alexandre-Théophile Vandermonde died at Paris.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alexandre-Théophile Vandermonde”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q441167: Alexandre-Théophile Vandermonde

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