J. B. Delambre (1749–1822)

Abstract

JEAN BAPTISTE JOSEPH DELAMBRE an illustratuions French astromomer was born at Ameins on September 19, 1749. He was educated at the gymnasium of his native town, and there came under the influence of the poet Delille, with whom he began a life-long friendship. Afterwards, he was enabled to attend the College of Plessis in Paris, and at the close of his academic career began to earn a precarious living by the aid of his pen. His knowledge of languages was extensive, and he made many translations from Greek, Latin, Italian and English. He also undertook the duties of a private tutor, continuing meanwhile his own studies in mathematics.