Gérard Desargues
(1591-1661)

French mathematician and engineer – Gérard Desargues was born in Lyon (Commune in the metropolis of Lyon, France) on February 21st, 1591 and died in Lyon (Commune in the metropolis of Lyon, France) on October 9th, 1661 at the age of 70. Today Gérard Desargues would be 433 years old.

Age

how old was Gérard Desargues when he died?

Gérard Desargues died in 1661 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 21st, 1591 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Lyon Commune in the metropolis of Lyon, France
Death Date	October 9th, 1661 (Sunday)
Death place	Lyon Commune in the metropolis of Lyon, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Gérard Desargues

Birthday

When was Gérard Desargues born?

Gérard Desargues was born on February 21st, 1591.

Death

When did Gérard Desargues die?

Gérard Desargues died on October 9th, 1661 at the age of 70 in Lyon (Commune in the metropolis of Lyon, France). Today Gérard Desargues would be 433 years old.