Jean Arago
French mathematician, physicist, astronomer and politician (1786-1853)
1786 — 1853
Quick Facts
Profession
French mathematician, physicist, astronomer and politician (1786-1853)
Born
February 26, 1786
Died
1853 (age ~67)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
astronomer, writer, politician
FranceBorn in EstagelDied in Paris
1786
Born in Estagel (1786-02-26)
1803
EducationStudied at École polytechnique (1803–1805)
1815
AwardHonorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
1818
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1818
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1824
Positionpresident of the French Academy of Sciences (1824–1824)
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Dominique François Jean Arago, known simply as François Arago, was a French mathematician, physicist, astronomer, freemason, supporter of the Carbonari revolutionaries, and politician.
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Who is Jean Arago?+
Dominique François Jean Arago, known simply as François Arago, was a French mathematician, physicist, astronomer, freemason, supporter of the Carbonari revolutionaries, and politician.
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Arago born?+
Jean Arago was born on February 26, 1786.
When did Jean Arago die?+
Jean Arago died in 1853, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — February 26, 1786
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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— anon
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— someone far away
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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