a French astronomer and mathematician, who is best known for his work in the field of celestial mechanics.
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Born
17 October 1820 Montpellier
Died
27 April 1883 (aged 62)
Nationality
French
Known for
Roche sphere, Roche limit, Roche lobe
Fields
Mathematics, astronomy
Alma mater
University of Montpellier
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France
era
1800+