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Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette

1564 – 1647

French astronomer

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Lived 1564 – 1647 (aged 83). Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette was a French astronomer.

Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette (24 November 1564, in Rians – 1 December 1647, in Aix-en-Provence) was a 17th-century French astronomer. He was a contemporary and friend of Galileo and Peiresc. With Peiresc he observed the moons of Jupiter in November 1610 and earlier that year he had been the second person after Peires to see the Orion Nebula.

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Important facts

Born
24 November 1564, Provence
Birth century
16th century
Died
1 December 1647
Occupation
Astronomer
Nationality
France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette?

French astronomer (1564-1647)

When was Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette born?

Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette was born on 24 November 1564 in Provence.

When did Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette die?

Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette died on 1 December 1647.

What was Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette's occupation?

Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette was an astronomer.

What nationality was Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette?

Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette

· Wikidata: Q3185000

· DBpedia: Joseph Gaultier de la Vallette

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