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Science & Medicine
Claude Pouillet
1791–1868French physicist (1791–1868)
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Famous people · Cusance, Doubs
The French physicist Claude Pouillet is the one famous person from Cusance
In 1791, the French physicist Claude Pouillet was born. Their birth falls between the Revolution and the Second Empire. 22 languages have an article about them. Go 4 mi to Baume-les-Dames and the list grows to 15, with Jacques-Joseph Ebelmen at the top.
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Claude Pouillet
22 Wikipedia and sister-site articles
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1791
Claude Pouillet
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1 person
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Born in Cusance
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Nearby, Baume-les-Dames has the most on record, with 15.
Questions about famous people from Cusance
Who is the most famous person from Cusance?
Claude Pouillet (French physicist (1791–1868)) is the best known by our measure: 22 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages.
How many famous people were born in Cusance?
1 people born in Cusance have a French Wikipedia article that confirms the town as their birthplace (and an English one that agrees, when there is one).
What is Cusance known for?
Among its famous people, scientists and doctors: 1 of the 1. That is 100% of the town’s list, against 7% across French towns.
Who counts as from Cusance?
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