René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur facts for kids
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| Born | 28 February 1683 |
| Died | 17 October 1757 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Temperature scale named for him |
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| Fields | Entomology |
René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur ( 28 February 1683, La Rochelle – 17 October 1757, Saint-Julien-du-Terroux) was a French entomologist and writer who contributed to many different fields, especially the study of insects. He introduced the Réaumur temperature scale.
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