Johann Heinrich Lambert

(1728–1777) Mathematician

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Johann Heinrich Lambert was a mathematician, best known for Cosmologische Briefe über die Einrichtung des Weltbaues.

Quick Facts About Johann Heinrich Lambert

Born: August 26, 1728
Died: September 25, 1777
Profession: Mathematician
Notable works: Cosmologische Briefe über die Einrichtung des Weltbaues

About Johann Heinrich Lambert

Johann Heinrich Lambert was a polymath from the Republic of Mulhouse, at that time allied to the Swiss Confederacy, who made important contributions to the subjects of mathematics, physics, philosophy, astronomy and map projections.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Johann Heinrich Lambert

This hypothesis (Parallel hypothesis) would not destroy itself at all easily.

Johann Heinrich Lambert

Hypothesis

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I understood that the will could not be improved before the mind had been enlightened.

Johann Heinrich Lambert

Enlightened

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I am undecided whether or not the Milky Way is but one of countless others all of which form an entire system.…

Johann Heinrich Lambert

Form

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I should almost therefore put forward the proposal that the third hypothsis (angle sum of a triangle less than two right angles)…

Johann Heinrich Lambert

Angle

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The first object of my endeavours was the means to become perfect and happy.

Johann Heinrich Lambert

Endeavour

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I bought some books in order to learn the first principles of philosophy.

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Book

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Proofs of the Euclidean [parallel] postulate can be developed to such an extent that apparently a mere trifle remains. But a careful…

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Analysis

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