Biography of Famous Scientist Pierre-Simon Laplace

Pierre-Simon Laplace: Mathematician, Astronomer, and Physicist Early Life:Pierre-Simon Laplace was born on March 23, 1749, in Beaumont-en-Auge, Normandy, France. His father, Pierre Laplace, was a farmer, and Laplace’s early education was supervised by his mother, Marie-Anne Sochon. Recognizing his exceptional mathematical talent, Laplace’s abilities were further nurtured by local teachers and the Bishop of Beaumont. In 1768, Laplace moved to […]