JOSEPH-NICOLAS DELISLE

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 4/4/1688     Death: 9/11/1768

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Joseph-Nicolas Delisle was a French astronomer and cartographer. Delisle is mostly known for the Delisle scale, a temperature scale he invented in 1732.

NOTABLE WORK

Delisle scale

WHY THEY MATTER

Joseph-Nicolas Delisle was intellectually unique for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and cartography. His invention of the Delisle scale in 1732 demonstrated his innovative thinking and scientific expertise. This intellectual achievement solidified his legacy as a pioneering figure in the history of scientific measurement.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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