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French scientist, political advisor and sailor

Lived
1733–1799
Country
France
Books
1

Jean-Charles de Borda published 1 book, beginning with Description Et Usage Du Cercle De Réflexion (1787).

Updated September 2026

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  1. Description Et Usage Du Cercle De Réflexion (1787)

    87 pages

About Jean-Charles de Borda

Jean-Charles, chevalier de Borda was a French mathematician, physicist, and Navy officer. He invented the Borda count system for elections, which served as basis to other voting systems. He is also known for the Borda–Carnot equation in fluid dynamics and his instruments to define the metre based on the arc measurement of Delambre and Méchain.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jean-Charles de Borda FAQ

How many books has Jean-Charles de Borda written?
Jean-Charles de Borda published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jean-Charles de Borda's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Description Et Usage Du Cercle De Réflexion.
What is Jean-Charles de Borda's last book?
Description Et Usage Du Cercle De Réflexion (1787).
What is Jean-Charles de Borda's most famous book?
Description Et Usage Du Cercle De Réflexion (1787) is Jean-Charles de Borda's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.