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Also Known As Dominique-François-Jean Arago
Born February 26, 1786 • France
Died October 2, 1853 (aged 67) • Paris • France
Awards And Honors Copley Medal (1825)
Subjects Of Study electromagnetic induction • electromagnetic radiation • light • polarization

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