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François Arago

French mathematician, physicist, astronomer and politician (1786-1853)

François Arago has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 26, 1786 in Estagel.

Born

February 26, 1786

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 2, 1853

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Birthplace: Estagel
Professions: biographer, mathematician, physicist, writer, astronomer, university teacher, politician
Citizenship: France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 26, 1786 (Nouveau dictionnaire de biographies roussillonnaises: 1789-2011, Volume 1; Integrated Authority File; MacTutor History of Mathematics archive; Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana; BnF authorities; SNAC; Encyclopædia Britannica Online; Base biographique; Biografisch Portaal; Sycomore; Roglo; GeneaStar; Find a Grave; KNAW Past Members; Brockhaus Enzyklopädie) or February 27, 1786 (www.accademiadellescienze.it).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

February 27, 1786

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Source: www.accademiadellescienze.it

More about François Arago

Birth name: Dominique François Jean Arago Roig

Family

Sibling: Étienne Arago
Sibling: Jacques Arago
Child: Emmanuel Arago

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Questions people ask

Where was François Arago born?

François Arago was born in Estagel.

What was François Arago’s name at birth?

François Arago’s recorded birth name is Dominique François Jean Arago Roig.

When did François Arago die?

François Arago died on October 2, 1853.