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François Arago

French astronomer and physicist, a scientific correspondent.

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Also known as Arago

First appearance: xiv recollections of laplace biot and humboldt

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MTMr. TurnstileACAugustin-Louis…MTMr. TripesWGWilliam Gladst…SJSir John Hersc…FAFrançois Arago

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  • Scientific contemporaries and acquaintances

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