Jean-Charles de Borda
French scientist, political advisor and sailor (1733-1799).
The record
Jean-Charles de Borda was a French scientist, political advisor and sailor. Born on 4 May 1733 in Dax, Borda died on 19 February 1799 in Paris at the age of 65.
Positions held include president of the French Academy of Sciences (1796–1797). Notable works include Borda–Carnot equation, Mémoire sur les élections au scrutin and Borda count. Borda studied at École royale du génie de Mézières and collège Henri-IV de La Flèche. Honours include 72 names on the Eiffel Tower.
With a Wikipedia article in 35 languages, Jean-Charles de Borda is No. 59,609 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 4 May 1733, Dax
- Died
- 19 February 1799, Paris (aged 65)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Mathematician, physicist, political scientist
- Field
- Science
- Education
- École royale du génie de Mézières, collège Henri-IV de La Flèche
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 35
Did you know
Was 63 when first president of the French Academy of Sciences (1796).
Lived to 65.
Shares a birthday with Audrey Hepburn and Hosni Mubarak.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Dax, with Roger Ducos.
Has a Wikipedia article in 35 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1796–1797President of the French Academy of Sciences
Honours and works
Awards
- 72 names on the Eiffel Tower
Notable works
- Borda–Carnot equation
- Mémoire sur les élections au scrutin
- Borda count
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- Wikidata Q369762 (facts, CC0)
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