François Peyrard
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François Peyrard (1760–1822) was a French mathematician, educator and librarian. During the French Revolution, he was involved in the committee that reformed the French educational system. He was one of the founders of the École Polytechnique and its first librarian.
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François Peyrard | |
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Born | (1760-10-20)20 October 1760 |
Died | 3 October 1822(1822-10-03) (aged 61) |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Ancient Greek mathematical works expertise |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mathematics |
Institutions | École Polytechnique |
Academic advisors | Gaspard Monge, Joseph-Louis Lagrange, Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre |
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