Michel Chasles
1793–1880 (age 87)
Biography
Michel Chasles was an eminent French mathematician and physicist whose contributions advanced the field of geometry during the nineteenth century. His scholarly work and innovative approaches to mathematical problems established him as a respected figure in the scientific community.
Chasles's legacy endures through his mathematical discoveries and the influence he exerted on subsequent generations of scientists. His burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery reflects the esteem in which he was held by the French academic and scientific establishment.