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Gérard Desargues

October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1591–1661 · French mathematician and engineer

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Biography Gérard Desargues (1591–1661) — French mathematician and engineer. Gérard Desargues worked as mathematician, architect, military personnel and engineer and is associated with Kingdom of France. Their documented life spans the years 1591 to 1661; born and died in Lyon. Their work is linked to…

Biography

Gérard Desargues (1591–1661) — French mathematician and engineer.

Gérard Desargues worked as mathematician, architect, military personnel and engineer and is associated with Kingdom of France. Their documented life spans the years 1591 to 1661; born and died in Lyon. Their work is linked to Baroque, baroque architecture.

Disciplines mathematician, architect, military personnel, engineer
Born 1591, Lyon
Died 1661, Lyon
Nationality Kingdom of France
Movement Baroque, baroque architecture

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