Birthdate: May 13, 1713
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: May 17, 1765
Alexis Claude Clairaut was a prominent French mathematician, astronomer, and geophysicist recognized for his significant contributions to the validation of Sir Isaac Newton’s theories. He played a key role in verifying Newton’s theory on the Earth’s figure during an expedition to Lapland. Clairaut is credited with formulating “Clairaut’s theorem” and making important advancements in the gravitational three-body problem, particularly in the apsidal precession of the Moon’s orbit. Additionally, his work encompasses Clairaut’s equation and Clairaut’s relation in mathematics.
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