Clairaut
Americannoun
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The theory of the planetary movements is identified with the name of Laplace; hardly is a passing allusion made to the eminent labours of D'Alembert, of Clairaut, of Euler, of Lagrange.
From Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men by Grant, Robert
Here again, the profoundest researches of Clairaut, Euler, D'Alembert, and La Place, were brought practically to bear on navigation.
From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson by Stevenson, William
I shall begin to be jealous of this little impertinent Mademoiselle Clairaut.
From The History of Emily Montague by Brooke, Frances
Clairaut made this announcement on November 14, 1758.
From The Astronomy of Milton's 'Paradise Lost' by Orchard, Thomas Nathaniel
Condorcet, instructed by the Jesuits at Rheims, was able when he was only fifteen years old to go through such performances in analysis as to win especial applause from illustrious judges like D’Alembert and Clairaut.
From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 3: Condorcet by Morley, John
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