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Joseph Fourier
French mathematician and physicist (1768 – 1830)
Joseph Fourier was born on March 21, 1768 in Auxerre and died on May 16, 1830, aged 62.
Born
March 21, 1768
Joseph Fourier died aged 62.
Died: May 16, 1830
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Auxerre
- Professions
- mathematician, university teacher, archaeologist, official, engineer, physicist, writer, historian
- Citizenship
- France
More about Joseph Fourier
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Birth name
- Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier
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- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- www.academie-medecine.fr
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- Roglo
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Base biographique
- Genealogics
- Integrated Authority File
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Questions people ask
How old was Joseph Fourier when they died?
Joseph Fourier died aged 62.
When is Joseph Fourier’s birthday?
Joseph Fourier’s recorded birthday is March 21.
Where was Joseph Fourier born?
Joseph Fourier was born in Auxerre.
What was Joseph Fourier’s name at birth?
Joseph Fourier’s recorded birth name is Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
When did Joseph Fourier die?
Joseph Fourier died on May 16, 1830.