Joseph-Louis Lagrange
Italian-French mathematician and astronomer
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January 25
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πBiography
Joseph-Louis Lagrange was a key figure in the development of analytical mechanics and made significant contributions to number theory and celestial mechanics. The Lagrange points are named after him.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Developed Lagrangian mechanics
- β¦Discovered Lagrange points
- β¦Contributions to calculus of variations
- β¦Four-square theorem
π¬Famous Quotes
"If I had been rich, I probably would not have devoted myself to mathematics.
"I wish to do something for science.
"The day has been long for me, but I am not tired.
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