Charles-Augustin de Coulomb — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 14 June 1736 · Died: 23 August 1806 · Age at death: 70
How old was Charles-Augustin de Coulomb when he died?
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb died aged 70. He was born on 14 June 1736 and died on 23 August 1806.
French physicist who formulated the law of electrostatic force
Did you know?The standard unit of electric charge, the coulomb, was named after him in recognition of his scientific work.
Quick facts
Date of birth14 June 1736
Date of death23 August 1806
Age at death70
NationalityFrench
BirthplaceAngoulême, France
Occupationphysicist, engineer, military officer
Editor's Take:
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb spent years building forts in the Caribbean before turning to physics. That background made him a careful experimenter. His torsion balance measured forces that were far too small to feel. With it he showed that electric attraction weakens with the square of distance. It mirrored Newton's law of gravity. He also did important work on friction and the strength of materials. Every electrician who mentions coulombs pays him an unconscious tribute.
Key Milestones
1764: Begins years of engineering work in Martinique
1781: Wins a prize for his work on friction
1785: Publishes his law of electric force
1802: Becomes an inspector of public education
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb ( KOO-lom, -lohm, koo-LOM, -LOHM; French:; 14 June 1736 – 23 August 1806) was a French officer, engineer, and physicist. He is best known as the eponymous discoverer of what is now called Coulomb's law, the description of the electrostatic force of attraction and repulsion.
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb's birthday is June 14. He was born on June 14, 1736 in Angoulême, France.
How old was Charles-Augustin de Coulomb when he died?
Charles-Augustin de Coulomb died on August 23, 1806, aged 70.
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