Étienne Bézout facts for kids
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Étienne Bézout
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| Born | 31 March 1730 Nemours, Seine-et-Marne
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| Died | 27 September 1783 (aged 53) Avon, Île-de-France
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| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Bézout's theorem Bézout's identity Bézout matrix Bézout domain |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | French Academy of Sciences |
Étienne Bézout (French: [bezu]) was a famous French mathematician. He was born on March 31, 1730, in Nemours, France. He passed away on September 27, 1783, in Avon, near Fontainebleau. Bézout is well-known for his important work in algebra.
Étienne Bézout's Work
In 1758, Étienne Bézout became a member of the French Academy of Sciences. He joined as an expert in mechanics. He wrote many smaller papers and one very important book.
Contributions to Algebra
Bézout's most famous book was Théorie générale des équations algébriques. It was published in Paris in 1779. This book introduced new ideas about how to solve algebraic equations. He focused on something called the theory of elimination. This helps mathematicians remove variables from equations. He also worked with symmetrical functions of the roots of an equation.
He used determinants in his papers as early as 1764. Determinants are special numbers that help solve systems of equations. Even though he used them, he did not create the full theory behind them.
Key Publications
Bézout wrote several important books and papers. His Cours de mathématiques (Course of Mathematics) was a popular textbook. It was used to teach students in the artillery corps. This shows how his work was useful in practical fields too.
Bézout's Legacy
Étienne Bézout's work is still important today. After he died, a statue was put up in his hometown of Nemours. This was to remember his great achievements.
In the year 2000, a minor planet was named after him. It is called 17285 Bezout. This shows how much he is respected in the world of science.
See also
In Spanish: Étienne Bézout para niños
- Little Bézout's theorem
- Bézout's theorem
- Bézout's identity
- Bézout matrix
- Bézout domain
