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  1. 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. He was the inventor and eponym of the vernier scale used in measuring devices.

  2. 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.

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  3. Overview. Pierre Vernier. (c. 1580—1637) 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Sep 14, 2021 · Pierre Vernier, a French mathematical instrument maker, died Sep. 14, 1638, at the age of 54.

  6. 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 .

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  8. Pierre Vernier. 1584-1638. French military engineer who invented the Vernier caliper or Vernier scale for measuring small angles and lengths. The instrument, sometimes simply called the vernier, consisted of a large stationary scale for measuring whole numbers, along with a smaller, movable scale for measuring fractions.

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