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Lapland Meridian Expedition Departs

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May 2nd, 1736

Lapland Meridian Expedition Departs

Maupertuis, Pierre Louis · Lapland · Mathematician

Maupertuis departed for Lapland on 2 May to lead an Academy supported geodetic expedition.

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