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Jean Jacques d' Ortous de Mairan

1678 - 1771

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Born: 26 November 1678
Died: 20 February 1771
Nationality: French
Gender: Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship: 23/01/1735
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Paper, Account of Monsieur [Jean Jacques d'Ortous] de Mairan's paper 'Traite physique et historique de l' Aurore Boreale or philosophical and historical treatise on the Aurora Boreale [Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights]' [by John Eames]
Creator: Jean Jacques d' Ortous de Mairan, John Eames Reference number: CLP/22ii/62

Jean Jacques d' Ortous de Mairan

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Paper, Account of Monsieur [Jean Jacques d'Ortous] de Mairan's paper 'Traite physique et historique de l' Aurore Boreale or philosophical and historical treatise on the Aurora Boreale [Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights]' [by John Eames]