About Étienne Bézout
Lived 1730 – 1783 (aged 53). Étienne Bézout was a French mathematician, known for Bézout domain, Bézout matrix and Bézout's identity.
Étienne Bézout (; 31 March 1730 – 27 September 1783) was a French mathematician who was born in Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, France, and died in Avon (near Fontainebleau), France.
Early life Étienne Bézout was the second son of Pierre Bézout and Jeanne-Hélène Filz. His family was well-connected politically, and both his father and grandfather had served as district magistrates. Bézout, who was deeply influenced by Leonhard Euler at an early age, chose to pursue a career in mathematics. At the age of 19 (in 1758), Bézout was elected an adjoint in mechanics of the French Academy of Sciences. He got married at the age of 24.
In 2000, the minor planet 17285 Bezout was named after him.
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Who was Étienne Bézout?
French mathematician (1730-1783)
When was Étienne Bézout born?
Étienne Bézout was born on 31 March 1730 in Nemours.
When did Étienne Bézout die?
Étienne Bézout died on 27 September 1783 in Avon.
What was Étienne Bézout's occupation?
Étienne Bézout was a mathematician.
What was Étienne Bézout known for?
Étienne Bézout was known for Bézout domain, Bézout matrix, Bézout's identity and Bézout's theorem.
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Étienne Bézout was French.
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