Pierre Méchain

Pierre Méchain (1744–1804) was a France astronomer, cartographer and engineer.

Also recorded as Pierre François André Méchain; Pierre Mechain.

Overview

Places of work recorded in the authority include Paris. Works named in the authority record include Arc measurement of Delambre and Méchain. Catalogue entries for maps and atlases state plate, state, colouring and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

French mathematician and astronomer (1744-1804)

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Pierre Méchain”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q311022: Pierre Méchain
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