Johann Heinrich Lambert
Scientist
Johann Heinrich Lambert (German: [ˈlambɛʁt], Jean-Henri Lambert in French; 26 August 1728 – 25 September 1777) was a Swiss mathematician, physicist, philosopher and astronomer. He is best known for proving the Irrationality of π.Asteroid 187 Lamberta was named in his honour.
Personal facts
| Birth date | August 26, 1728 |
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| Birth place | Old Swiss Confederacy , Alsace , France , Mulhouse |
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| Date of death | September 25, 1777 |
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| Place of death | Berlin , Kingdom of Prussia , Prussia |
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| Residence | Old Swiss Confederacy , Kingdom of Prussia |
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| Known for | Transverse Mercator projection |
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