Étienne Bobillier
Étienne Bobillier | |
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| Born | 17 April 1798 |
| Died | 22 March 1840 (aged 41) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Mathematician |
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Étienne Bobillier (17 April 1798 – 22 March 1840) was a French mathematician.
He was born in
Châlons-sur-Marne. In 1829, he was sent to Angers
to be director of studies. The following year he served in the national guard during the 1830 revolution. In 1832 he returned to Châlons after his post was abolished, and was promoted to professor.
In 1836 he began suffering from health problems, but continued teaching; declining to take a leave to recuperate. As a result, he died in Châlons at the relatively early age of 41.
He is noted for his work on geometry, particularly the algebraic treatment of geometric surfaces and the polars of curves. He also worked on statics and the catenary.
The crater Bobillier on the Moon is named after him.
Works
- Cours de géométrie, 1849
- Principes d'algèbre, 1865
External links
- O'Connor, John J.; Robertson, Edmund F., "Étienne Bobillier", MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive, University of St Andrews
- Étienne Bobillier in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
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