French physicist (1870–1942). Jean-Baptiste Perrin was born on 30 September 1870 in what is now France. Jean-Baptiste Perrin is remembered as a physicist, university teacher and chemist, a citizen of France. Notable works include “Les Atomes” and “Œuvres scientifiques de Jean Perrin”. Positions held included president of the French Academy of Sciences and president.
Before and after
- 9 June 1870Death of Charles Dickens
- from 19 July 1870 to 28 January 1871Franco-Prussian War
- 31 August 1870Birth of Maria Montessori
- from 4 September 1870 to 10 July 1940French Third Republic
- 30 September 1870Birth of Jean-Baptiste Perrin
- 22 October 1870Birth of Ivan Bunin
- 5 December 1870Death of Alexandre Dumas
- 1871Aida
- 1871Publication of Through the Looking-Glass
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