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Jean-Joseph Tranchot | |
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| Born | January 2, 1752 |
| Died | April 30, 1815 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Cartographer |
Jean-Joseph Tranchot (January 2, 1752 – April 30, 1815) was a French military cartographer. He is most well known for his topographical survey of the Rhineland under Napoleon, and his assistance in measuring the meridian arc of France with astronomer Pierre Méchain to determine to length of the meter.