Alexis Clairaut Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Alexis Clairaut, based on 2 World History Database records associated with France.

2 records1758–17582 events1 places

Chronological biography

1758

Comet Return Prediction1758

Science / Astronomy · Mathematician · Paris

Calculates that Jupiter and Saturn will delay the predicted return of Halley's Comet.

Halley's Comet Return25 December 1758

Science / Astronomy · Mathematician · Paris

Calculates perturbations that help predict the return of Halley's Comet under Newtonian gravity.

Titles and roles

Mathematician

Record provenance

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