Alexis Bouvard
Astronomer
1767 – 1843
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Who was Alexis Bouvard?
Alexis Bouvard was a French astronomer. He is particularly noted for his careful observations of the irregularities in the motion of Uranus and his hypothesis of the existence of an eighth planet in the solar system.
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- Born
- Jun 27, 1767
Les Contamines-Montjoie - Also known as
- Бувар, Алексис
- Ethnicity
- French people
- Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Employment
- Paris Observatory
- Died
- Jun 7, 1843
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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