Bailly Jean Sylvain

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Bailly Jean Sylvain

1736-1793

Bailly Jean Sylvain

(15 September 1736 − 12 November 1793)

French astronomer, statesman and historian. Educated at home in the art of painting; later devoted himself to poetry and belles-lettres, until his acquaintance with Father Nicolas Lacaille, when he became an ardent student of astronomy (BCW 8:419-420).

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Байи, Жан Сильвен

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Lifetime: 1736-1793
Shortly: French astronomer, statesman and historian. Educated at home in the art of painting; later devoted h...