Dominique Francois Jean Arago, French astronomer, physicist and politician, (c1900). Artist: Unknown

Dominique Francois Jean Arago, French astronomer, physicist and politician, (c1900). Artist: Unknown

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Dominique Francois Jean Arago, French astronomer, physicist and politician, (c1900). Portrait of Arago and the fall of a meteorite at noon. Arago (1786-1853) 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. Trade card, one from a series on astronomers produced by Liebig extract of meat, (c1900).


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  1. Dominique Francois Jean Arago: French: Scientist, astronomer, physicist, statesman
People Related
  1. Baron Justus Freiherr von Liebig: German: Agricultural chemist

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