Pierre Bouguer made sure we don’t go down

French mathematician and astronomer who circumnavigated the Earth to determine whether it was shaped like a pumpkin or a lemon, but he became famous for his talents as a naval architect.

Pierre Bouguer — [Photo: Public domain]

Jean Bouguer was an outstanding French navigator, but after losing his leg during a naval battle, he could not continue to serve in the navy. Because of his considerable merits, he received an appointment…