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“To get to know, to discover, to publish-this is the destiny of a scientist.”

Quote by Francois Arago

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François Arago was a prominent French politician, astronomer, and mathematician. Born on February 26, 1786, and died on October 2, 1853, he was active during the French Revolution and later served as a counselor to Napoleon I. Arago made significant contributions to astronomy, particularly in his study of the dark spots on the moon's surface. more

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