DOMINIQUE FRANCOIS ARAGO
\dəmɪnˈiːk fɹˈanswɑːɹ aɹˈe͡ɪɡə͡ʊ], \dəmɪnˈiːk fɹˈanswɑːɹ aɹˈeɪɡəʊ], \d_ə_m_ɪ_n_ˈiː_k f_ɹ_ˈa_n_s_w_ɑː_ɹ a_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ɡ_əʊ]\
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An eminent French astronomer and physicist; born near Perpignan, Feb. 26, 1786; died in Paris, Oct. 2, 1853. His biographical notices of distinguished men of science hold a high place in literature for clearness of thought and beauty of style. Elected to the Chamber of Deputies after the revolution of 1830, he eloquently took part with the advanced republicans. After the fall of Louis Philippe in 1848, he effected as Minister of War and of Marine many salutary reforms, such as the abolition of flogging in the navy and of negro slavery in the colonies. His scientific observations and discoveries were numerous and important. English translations of separate portions of his works have been published, notably his "Autobiography"; "Popular Lectures on Astronomy"; "Meteorological Essays"; and "Biographies of Scientific Men".
By Charles Dudley Warner
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