About Jean Banières
Lived 1700 – 1800. Jean Banières was a French physicist and author.
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Jean Banières was an 18th-century French physicist and philosopher.
A zealous Cartesian, he was sceptical about Voltaire's Newtonian theories on light and colours.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Banières?
French philosopher (18th century)
When was Jean Banières born?
Jean Banières was born in 1700.
When did Jean Banières die?
Jean Banières died in 1800.
What was Jean Banières's occupation?
Jean Banières was a physicist and author.
What nationality was Jean Banières?
Jean Banières was French.
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