Laplace: history and sights
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Did you know?
Named after Pierre-Simon de Laplace, the astronomer and mathematician who lived and died at a nearby Arcueil estate, where he gathered young scientists.
Anecdote
At his Arcueil home, Laplace hosted the 'Société d'Arcueil', an informal circle of scientists including chemist Berthollet, a forerunner of the modern research lab.
Around Laplace
- Ancienne demeure de Laplace, 300 m away — Mathematician and astronomer Pierre-Simon de Laplace hosted the 'Société d'Arcueil' here, a scholarly circle that foreshadowed the modern research lab.