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Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran: Quick Facts

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Born April 18, 1838 • Cognac • France
Died May 28, 1912 (aged 74) • Paris • France
Subjects Of Study chemical analysis • dysprosium • gallium • periodic table • samarium • spectroscopy
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