Dominique Francois Jean Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician. Artist: Unknown

Dominique Francois Jean Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician. Artist: Unknown

1-152-230 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Dominique Francois Jean Arago (1786-1853), French astronomer, physicist and politician, 1886. Arago made important discoveries in the fields of astronomy, magnetism and optics. He was appointed director of the Paris Observatory in 1843. A staunch republican, he entered politics in 1830 and became a member of the provisional government formed after the Revolution of 1848.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
After
  1. Ary Scheffer: Dutch, French: Artist, painter
Subject
  1. Dominique Francois Jean Arago: French: Scientist, astronomer, physicist, statesman

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3052x3457
File Size : 30,911kb


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  1. 000196
  1. 000196
  1. 0390001174
  1. 1-152-230
  1. 1152230
  1. 1174

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