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Pierre Louis Maupertuis


 

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (July 17, 1698July 27, 1759) was a French mathematician, philosopher and man of letters. He is often credited with having invented the principle of least action.

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The Maupertuis crater on the Moon is named after him.

Related Topics:
Maupertuis crater - Moon

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