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Mikhail Lomonosov

(1711–1765) Astronomer Russian Empire

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Mikhail Lomonosov was an astronomer from the Russian Empire, best known for Kratkoe rukovodstvo k krasnori︠e︡chīi︠u︡.

Quick Facts About Mikhail Lomonosov

Born
November 8, 1711
Died
April 4, 1765
Nationality
Russian Empire
Profession
Astronomer
Notable works
Kratkoe rukovodstvo k krasnori︠e︡chīi︠u︡
Spouse
Elisabeth Christine Zilch

About Mikhail Lomonosov

Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov was a Russian polymath, scientist and writer, who made important contributions to literature, education, and science. Among his discoveries were the atmosphere of Venus and the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions. His spheres of science were natural science, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, history, art, philology, optical devices and others. One of the founders of modern geology, Lomonosov was also a poet and influenced the formation of the modern Russian literary language.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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