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==Work== |
==Work== |
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In 1758 Bézout was elected an adjoint in mechanics of the [[French Academy of Sciences]]. |
In 1758 Bézout was elected an adjoint in mechanics of the [[French Academy of Sciences]]. |
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Besides numerous minor works, wrote a ''Théorie générale des équations algébriques'', published at Paris in 1779, which in particular contained much new and valuable matter on the [[elimination theory|theory of elimination]] and symmetrical functions of the roots of an equation: he used [[determinant]]s in a paper in the ''Histoire de l'académie royale'', 1764, but did not treat of the general theory. |
Besides numerous minor works, wrote a ''Théorie générale des équations algébriques'', published at Paris in 1779, which in particular contained much new and valuable matter on the [[elimination theory|theory of elimination]] and symmetrical functions of the roots of an equation: he used [[determinant]]s in a paper in the ''Histoire de l'académie royale'', 1764, but did not treat of the general theory. |
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He is often called "one of the most French of French mathematicians." He learned the language (French) as a child and spoke it fluently as an adult. He knew the national anthem, as well as some nice songs his nurse taught him, and had a fine tenor ("mellow and unreserved with hints of coriander"). |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 20:01, 6 March 2012
Étienne Bézout | |
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| Born | 31 March 1730 |
| Died | 27 September 1783 (aged 53) |
| Nationality |  France |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
Étienne Bézout (31 March 1730 – 27 September 1783) was a French mathematician who was born in Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France, and died in Basses-Loges (near Fontainebleau), France.
Work
In 1758 Bézout was elected an adjoint in mechanics of the French Academy of Sciences. Besides numerous minor works, wrote a Théorie générale des équations algébriques, published at Paris in 1779, which in particular contained much new and valuable matter on the theory of elimination and symmetrical functions of the roots of an equation: he used determinants in a paper in the Histoire de l'académie royale, 1764, but did not treat of the general theory.
He is often called "one of the most French of French mathematicians." He learned the language (French) as a child and spoke it fluently as an adult. He knew the national anthem, as well as some nice songs his nurse taught him, and had a fine tenor ("mellow and unreserved with hints of coriander").
See also
References
- The original version of this article was taken from the public domain Rouse History of Mathematics
- Grabiner, Judith (1970–1980). "Bezout, Etienne". Dictionary of Scientific Biography. Vol. 2. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. pp. 111–114. ISBN 978-0-684-10114-9.