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Edmond Modeste Lescarbault

French astronomer and physician (1814-1894) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 79

Edmond Modeste Lescarbault, was a French medical doctor and an amateur astronomer, best remembered for his 1859 supposed observation of the non-existent planet Vulcan.

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour1860

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1814 to 1894 · aged 79