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1897 in France

Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1897.

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Historical records for France in 1897

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September

12 September 1897

Birth of Irene Curie

Curie, Pierre · Paris · Physicist · Science / Physics

Becomes father of Irene Curie.

12 September 1897

Birth of Irene Joliot-Curie

Joliot-Curie, Irene · Paris · Physicist · Science / Medicine

Birth of Irene Curie, daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie.

Other events (month unknown)

1897

Ambassador

Cambon, Jules-Martin · Washington · Ambassador of France · Government / Government of France

Appointed Ambassador of USA

1897

Catalytic Hydrogenation

Sabatier, Paul · Toulouse · Chemist · Science / Chemistry

Develops hydrogenation of organic compounds using finely divided nickel.

1897

Juive Errante

Cladel, Leon-Alpinien · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Juive Errante"

1897

Nickel Hydrogenation Method

Sabatier, Paul · Toulouse · Chemist · Science / Chemistry

Creates an influential catalytic method for chemical synthesis and industry.

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