François Arago
French mathematician and physicist
🗓️February 26, 1786 - October 2, 1853
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📖Biography
François Arago was a French mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician who discovered the principle of the production of magnetism by rotation.
🏆Major Works & Achievements
- ✦Discovered rotatory magnetism
- ✦Proved the wave theory of light
💬Famous Quotes
"Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity.
"The history of science is the history of mankind's journey to truth.
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