How to Pronounce Jean-Augustin Barral
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Jan 31, 1819 Metz, Grand Est, France Died on 10 Sep 1884 (aged 65)
French agronomist and balloonist
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About Jean Augustin Barral
- Jean-Augustin Barral (31 January 1819 – 10 September 1884) was a French agronomist and balloonist. Barral was born in Metz (Moselle).
- He studied at a polytechnic school and became a physicist as well as a professor of chemistry and agronomy.
- He wrote many works of popular science, especially concerning agriculture and irrigation, and became director of publication of scientific works.
- He was named perpetual secretary of the National Agricultural Society of France.
- He died in Fontenay-sous-Bois in 1884. His name was included as one of the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower.
- He was a friend of Jacques Alexandre Bixio.
