Science · Technology · 1792–1843
Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 21 May 1792 · Died: 19 September 1843 · Age at death: 51
How old was Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis when he died?
Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis died aged 51. He was born on 21 May 1792 and died on 19 September 1843.
French scientist who identified the effect of rotation on moving objects
Did you know?In addition to his work on mechanics, he also introduced the modern definition of kinetic energy into the field of physics.
Gaspard-Gustave de Coriolis (French:; 21 May 1792 – 19 September 1843) was a French mathematician, mechanical engineer and scientist. He is best known for his work on the supplementary forces that are detected in a rotating frame of reference, leading to the Coriolis effect.
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- Age at death
- 51
- Years since death
- 183
- Born
- May 21, 1792 · Paris, France
- Died
- September 19, 1843
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Science, Technology
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