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Pierre Méchain
1744Aug, 16

Pierre Méchain

Pierre Méchain, French astronomer and surveyor (d. 1804)
Pierre François André Méchain (French pronunciation: ​[pjɛʁ fʁɑ̃swa ɑ̃dʁe meʃɛ̃]; 16 August 1744 – 20 September 1804) was a French astronomer and surveyor who, with Charles Messier, was a major contributor to the early study of deep-sky objects and comets.

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    Battle of Toulon (1744)

    War of the Austrian Succession: The Battle of Toulon causes several Royal Navy captains to be court-martialed, and the Articles of War to be amended.
  • 30Sep

    Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo

    France and Spain defeat the Kingdom of Sardinia at the Battle of Madonna dell'Olmo.