Simeon Denis Poisson ( 1781 - 1840 )

Birth: Pithiviers, Loiret, France (21 June 1781) Death: Paris, France (25 April 1840) Research Field: Mathematical physics Education: Ecole Polytechnique, Paris Career: Professeur Suppleant (1802); full professor (1806); Geometer to the Bureau of Longitude; made a Baron (1825) but never used his title; wrote mathematical works Memberships: Royal Institute of France (1812) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 12/03/1818 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1832.