Ismaël Bullialdus
French astronomer (1605–1694) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ismaël Boulliau (French: [buljo]; Latin: Ismaël Bullialdus; 28 September 1605 – 25 November 1694) was a 17th-century French astronomer and mathematician who was also interested in history, theology, classical studies, and philology.[1] He was an active member of the Republic of Letters, an intellectual community that exchanged ideas. An early defender of the ideas of Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo, Ismael Bullialdus has been called "the most noted astronomer of his generation". One of his books is Astronomia Philolaica (1645).[2]
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Ismaël Bullialdus | |
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Born | (1605-09-28)28 September 1605 Loudun, France |
Died | 25 November 1694(1694-11-25) (aged 89) Abbey St. Victor, Paris, France |
Nationality | French |
Other names | Ismaël Boulliau, Ismaël Boulliaud, Ismaël Boullian |
Occupation | Astronomer |
Known for | Astronomia Philolaica and Republic of Letters correspondences |
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