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Charles Francois du Fay Biography and Timeline

Follow Charles Francois du Fay through 1 dated historical records for France.

Charles Francois du Fay, historical timeline

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1733

Du Fay Studies Electrical Attraction

Scientist · Paris · Science / Astronomy

Charles Francois de Cisternay du Fay investigated electrical phenomena and distinguished two kinds of electricity.

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