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An astronomer from a family of scientific men, [[Jean-Dominique Cassini|Cassini]] was born at the [[Paris Observatory]] on June 30, 1748. In 1770, he entered the Royal Academy of Sciences and would gradually take his father's place at the Paris Observatory. During the [[French Revolution|Revolution]], Cassini was commissioned to rethink the system of measurement. He thus set about devising the metric system. Cassini also participated in the plotting of a general map of [[France]]. His aristocratic background brought him into conflict with the National Assembly, who began opposing his plans for the Observatory. He eventually resigned and was subsequently imprisoned. Released seven months later, he withdrew to his provincial château de Thury. | An astronomer from a family of scientific men, [[Jean-Dominique Cassini|Cassini]] was born at the [[Paris Observatory]] on June 30, 1748. In 1770, he entered the {{Wiki|French Academy of Sciences|Royal Academy of Sciences}} and would gradually take his {{Wiki|César-François Cassini de Thury|father}}'s place at the Paris Observatory. During the [[French Revolution|Revolution]], Cassini was commissioned to rethink the system of measurement. He thus set about devising the metric system. Cassini also participated in the plotting of a general map of [[France]]. His aristocratic background brought him into conflict with the National Assembly, who began opposing his plans for the Observatory. He eventually resigned and was subsequently imprisoned. Released seven months later, he withdrew to his provincial château de Thury. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:51, 8 January 2019
An astronomer from a family of scientific men, Cassini was born at the Paris Observatory on June 30, 1748. In 1770, he entered the Royal Academy of Sciences and would gradually take his father's place at the Paris Observatory. During the Revolution, Cassini was commissioned to rethink the system of measurement. He thus set about devising the metric system. Cassini also participated in the plotting of a general map of France. His aristocratic background brought him into conflict with the National Assembly, who began opposing his plans for the Observatory. He eventually resigned and was subsequently imprisoned. Released seven months later, he withdrew to his provincial château de Thury.