~ 1749 - 1827
Pierre-Simon Laplace was a French mathematician, astronomer, and physicist born on March 23, 1749, and he died on March 5, 1827. He is best known for his work in statistical mathematics and celestial mechanics, particularly for formulating Laplace's equation and the Laplace Transform, as well as his contributions to the understanding of planetary motion and the stability of the solar system. His monumental work, "Mécanique Céleste," transformed the field of astronomy and laid the groundwork for future developments in both physics and mathematics.