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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:alma_mater
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gptkb:University_of_Paris
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Sciences
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Copley_Medal
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1620-07-21
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gptkbp:child
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Jean Picard Jr.
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gptkbp:contribution
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improved telescopic observations
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gptkbp:death_date
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1682-07-12
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gptkbp:fellow
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gptkb:French_Academy_of_Sciences
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:field_of_study
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geodesy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Jean Picard
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:scientific_community
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Isaac_Newton
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Galileo_Galilei
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gptkbp:invention
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improved sextant
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gptkbp:known_for
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measuring the size of the Earth
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:French
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gptkbp:legacy
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contributions to geodesy and astronomy
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:French
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gptkbp:notable_work
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Astronomical observations
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Scientist
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gptkbp:research_focus
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Earth's dimensions
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Paris
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gptkbp:spouse
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Marie Picard
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Nicolas_Louis_de_Lacaille
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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