Étienne Pascal
(1588–1651)
BIRTH
1588
PLACE
Clermont, Auvergne, France
DEATH
September 24, 1651
PLACE
Paris, France
FAMILY
FATHER
Blaise Pascal
(1623-1662)
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Étienne Pascal was the father of Blaise Pascal and his sisters Gilberte and Jacqueline. A magistrate and mathematics enthusiast, he supervised Blaise’s education after Antoinette Bégon died.
EARLY LIFE
Étienne served as a magistrate and civil servant and held a senior post at the Court of Aides in Clermont.
CAREER
DEATH
Étienne Pascal died in Paris on September 24, 1651, less than a year after the family returned there. His son Blaise wrote to his sister Gilberte and her husband on October 17 to reflect on their father's death. The reviewed scholarly accounts do not establish a specific medical cause.
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