Jacques Cassini

1677 – 1756 France

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Who was Jacques Cassini?

French astronomer

Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Jacques Cassini (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Born

February 18, 1677

Paris

Died

1756

Thury-sous-Clermont

Nationality

Zodiac Sign

Aquarius

Family & Personal Life

ChildCésar-François Cassini de Thury

ChildDominique-Joseph de Cassini

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