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Guillaume-Léon Gérard (4 October 1791 - 11 December 1833) was a French mathematician, mechanical engineer, orientalist and pioneer in computing and machine learning best known for his invention of the Gérard Engine and work on deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.
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Guillaume-Léon Gérard | |
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Born | 4 October 1791 Toulouse, France |
Died | 9 November 1833(1833-11-09) (aged 42) Paris, France |
Alma mater | University of Toulouse |
Known for | Inventor of the Gérard Engine |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics, mechanical engineering, orientalism, computer science |
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