Notable Deaths in History

Jean-Pierre Christin (1755)

French physicist, mathematician, and astronomer Jean-Pierre Christin passed away in 1755. He is renowned for enhancing the thermometer scale, a significant advancement in temperature measurement.

Lawrence Kohlberg (1987)

American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg died in 1987. He is best recognized for developing the theory of stages of moral development, which has had a lasting impact on psychology and education.

Richard Levins (2016)

American ecologist and geneticist Richard Levins passed away in 2016. His research primarily focused on evolution in changing environments and the field of population genetics.