Jean-Charles de Borda
French scientist, political advisor and sailor (1733-1799)
Jean-Charles de Borda was born on May 4, 1733 in Dax and died on February 19, 1799 in Paris, aged 65. Recorded occupations: mathematician, physicist, political scientist, military officer, military engineer and writer. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include president of the French Academy of Sciences. Notable works include “Borda–Carnot equation”, “Mémoire sur les élections au scrutin” and “Borda count”. Educated at École royale du génie de Mézières and collège Henri-IV de La Flèche. Honours include 72 names on the Eiffel Tower. Member of French Academy of Sciences, Ingenieurkorps and Bureau des Longitudes.
- Born
- May 4, 1733 · Dax
- Died
- February 19, 1799 · Paris
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- mathematician, physicist, political scientist, military officer, military engineer, writer
- Positions held
- president of the French Academy of Sciences
- Notable works
- Borda–Carnot equation, Mémoire sur les élections au scrutin, Borda count
- Education
- École royale du génie de Mézières, collège Henri-IV de La Flèche
- Honours
- 72 names on the Eiffel Tower
- Wikipedia editions
- 32 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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