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Pierre Vernier (19 August 1580 at Ornans, Franche-Comté (at that time ruled by the Spanish Habsburgs, now part of France) – 14 September 1637, same location) was a French mathematician and instrument inventor.
Pierre Vernier (born August 19, 1584, Ornans, France—died September 14, 1638, Ornans) was a French mathematician and government official who is best remembered for his invention of the vernier caliper, an instrument for making accurate linear measurements.
Pierre Vernier was born on 25 May 1931 in Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Charente-Maritime, France. He is an actor, known for Farewell De Gaulle, Farewell (2009), Rocambole (1964) and Les Thibault (2003).
Pierre Vernier was a French engineer best known for inventing the Vernier measuring scale. Biography. Pierre Vernier was taught mathematics and science by his father who was a lawyer and engineer who held government office. His father introduced Pierre to the works of Clavius and Brahe .
Aug 19, 2021 · On August 19, 1580, French mathematician and instrument inventor Pierre Vernier was born. He is best known for having invented the eponymous vernier scale, which enabled instruments to make more accurate linear or angular measurements.
Quick Reference. ( c. 1580–1637) French mathematician. Born at Ornans in France, Vernier was educated by his father, a scientist, and became interested in scientific instruments. He was employed as an official with the government of Spain and then held various offices under the French government.
vernier caliper, instrument for making very accurate linear measurements introduced in 1631 by Pierre Vernier of France. It uses two graduated scales: a main scale similar to that on a ruler and an especially graduated auxiliary scale, the vernier, that slides parallel to the main scale and enables readings to be made to a fraction of a ...
