Buffon Publishes Natural History Volumes
Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon began publishing his major natural history, reflecting the scientific culture of the Academy.
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Georges Louis Buffon Biography and Timeline
Follow Georges Louis Buffon through 3 dated historical records for France.
Georges Louis Buffon, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1749–1760Years on this page
1749
1752
Academy Investigates Electricity and Lightning
French researchers examined electrical theories amid growing interest in experiments involving atmospheric electricity.
1760
Academy Promotes Mathematical Astronomy
Members advanced mathematical techniques for predicting celestial motions and analysing gravitational interactions.
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