Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707–1788) was a France astronomer, known for Buffon's needle|Histoire naturelle.
About Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon was a French naturalist, mathematician, and cosmologist. He held the position of intendant (director) at the Jardin du Roi, now called the Jardin des Plantes.
Known for:
Buffon's needle|Histoire naturelle
Notable works:
Histoire naturelle: générale et particulière.
Awards:
Fellow of the Royal Society|Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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