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Charles Marie de La Condamine

Charles Marie de La Condamine (1701–1774) was a French mathematician, explorer and astronomer.

Also recorded as Cond..

Overview

Born at Paris in 1701, died at Paris in 1774.

In detail

Charles Marie de La Condamine studied at Collège Louis-le-Grand (Paris). the recorded working language is French.

Employment is recorded with 12th Cuirassier Regiment and Levant Company. Positions recorded include seat 23 of the Académie française. Membership is recorded of Académie Française, Royal Society and French Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are French Geodesic Missions.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society and Knight of the Royal Military and Hospitaller Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem united.

Sources

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    “Charles Marie de La Condamine”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q26681: Charles Marie de La Condamine

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