Born on May 9
2 figures in our catalog were born on May 9, from the earliest to the most recent.
Gaspard Monge
1746 — 1818
SciencesTechnologyPolitics
French mathematician (1746–1818), inventor of descriptive geometry and co-founder of the École Polytechnique. A close ally of Napoleon, he played a major role in modernizing scientific and technical education in France.
Pierre Desproges
1939 — 1988
Performing ArtsLiterature
Pierre Desproges (1939-1988) was a French comedian, columnist, and writer. A master of black and absurdist humor, he left his mark on the French stage and radio with his cutting wit and erudition. He died of cancer at the age of 48.
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