Antonio de Leon y Gama, Mexican scientist (Ciudad de Mexico 1735 – Ciudad de Mexico 12 September 1802)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Published works dealing with experimental physics, medicine, mathematics and archaeology
Determined latitude and longitude of Mexico
Observed poles height in Ciudad de Mexico and computed accurately Solar Eclipse of 1771, being highly praised by French astronomer Joseph J. L. de Lalande
Performed astronomical calculations about a comet (1778) that earned him recognition in Europe
Explained Aztec calendar (1790)